Manager, Additive Manufacturing

Divergent
Torrance, CA
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. This role is well-suited for a leader experienced in high-consequence, procedure-driven environments who can bring structure, accountability, and continuous improvement to a rapidly scaling operation.

What You Will Do

Own and scale the post-processing value stream that transforms additively manufactured parts into fully qualified material with validated properties. Lead operations across part removal, media blast, heat treat, build plate resurfacing, and part inspection, building a disciplined, high-performing organization capable of delivering consistent, certifiable output at scale.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a leader with experience in high-reliability, high-accountability environments, strong systems thinking, and the ability to build teams, enforce standards, and deliver results under pressure.

Requirements

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • Proven leadership in high-reliability, high-accountability environments
  • Strong systems thinker—able to manage complex, interdependent processes with discipline and precision
  • Demonstrated ability to build teams, enforce standards, and deliver results under pressure
  • High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement
  • Experience leading operations, maintenance, or production teams in complex technical environments
  • Familiarity with procedure-driven execution, qualification programs, and audit/compliance systems
  • Experience managing risk, driving root cause resolution, and improving system reliability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable operating both on the floor and at the systems level
  • Effective communicator across technical and operational teams

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Equity plan
  • Discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick time
  • Company holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Company-sponsored life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives
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