Divergent · 19 hours ago
Supervisor, Metrology & Inspection
Torrance, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $152K/yr
3+ years expDivergent is a technology company that has developed an innovative factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System. They are seeking a highly motivated Inspection & Metrology Supervisor to lead inspection and measurement activities, ensuring product quality and compliance through effective leadership and robust processes.
3D PrintingAerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Supervise daily inspection and metrology operations, including CMMs, portable arms, laser/structured-light scanning, and conventional inspection methods
Lead and support a team of inspection and metrology technicians, ensuring adherence to quality standards, inspection plans, and production schedules
Act as the technical point of contact for measurement strategy, CMM execution, and inspection troubleshooting on the production floor
Ensure CMM programs and inspection methods are executed in a repeatable, efficient manner; partner with engineering to improve cycle time and robustness
Coordinate workload, staffing, and equipment utilization to support short- and long-term production and program needs
Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Production teams to resolve inspection issues, support RCCAs, and improve manufacturability
Drive adherence to quality systems, customer requirements, and internal standards (ISO, AS, drawing requirements, control plans)
Review inspection results, identify trends, and escalate quality risks; support containment and corrective actions as needed
Support the deployment of new metrology technologies, automation efforts, and fixturing solutions to improve repeatability and throughput
Coach, train, and mentor technicians on GD&T interpretation, inspection techniques, reporting standards, and best practices
Ensure accurate documentation of inspection activities, nonconformances, and measurement records
Promote a culture of quality ownership, continuous improvement, safety, and clear communication within the team and across the factory
Maintain an organized, efficient inspection environment aligned with 5S and lean manufacturing principles
Qualification
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
3+ years of hands-on experience with inspection, metrology, and quality within a fast-paced aerospace/automotive manufacturing or production environment
2+ years of experience in a people leadership or supervisory role, with direct responsibility for coaching and performance management
Strong working knowledge of metrology operations and programming (PC-DMIS, Calypso, Zeiss inspect, verisurf, or equivalent), including execution in high-mix production
Proficient in GD&T with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and translate them into effective inspection strategies
Experience with a variety of metrology & inspection tools, including CMMs, portable arms, laser/structured-light scanners, & conventional precision instruments (manual inspection, borescopes, comparators, etc)
Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve inspection, measurement, or data integrity issues quickly
Comfortable working on the production floor and supporting technicians hands-on as needed
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to interface effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams
Experience working within regulated quality systems (ISO, AS, or customer-specific requirements)
Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced engineering and production environment
Preferred
Hands-on experience with metrology, such as laser scanning or structured light measurement, CMMs, & scan arms
Experience interfacing CMM data with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or statistical process control (SPC) software
Experience in a Machine Shop
Experience with design for manufacture and product development life cycle
Experience with quality tools including root cause and corrective action, QMS and process auditing and statistical analysis of quality metrics
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Company
Divergent
Divergent is a developer of Divergent Adaptive Production System a software-hardware solution to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
RochefortBridge BankHexagon
2025-09-15Series E· $250M
2025-09-15Debt Financing· $40M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $47M
Leadership Team
Kevin Czinger
Founder, Lead Inventor & Executive Chairman
Matt Manske
Senior Director, Platform Software Development, Software R&D
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