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Director, Supplier Quality

Divergent · Torrance, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $193,100 - $236,020

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
88 days
Divergent's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
81% of Divergent's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Divergent
high
88 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
Hiring momentum
106 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-30

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About this role

The Director of Supplier Quality at Divergent is responsible for leading the global supplier quality strategy, ensuring that all externally sourced components meet high standards of quality and performance. This role involves building scalable supplier quality systems, managing supplier selection and qualification processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires hands-on leadership, collaboration across functions, and a focus on operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Divergent as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related roles
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing SQE or quality teams
  • Strong experience in automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments
  • Deep expertise in APQP / PPAP, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, etc.), statistical process control (SPC), and supplier auditing and development
  • Proven track record of scaling supplier quality systems in high-growth or startup environments
  • Experience managing complex, global supply chains

Nice to have

  • Experience with additive manufacturing, lightweight structures, or advanced materials
  • Familiarity with both low-volume high-complexity and scalable production systems
  • Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Experience with digital manufacturing or highly automated production environments

What you get

  • Holistic Compensation Package including competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonuses
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays including a year-end shutdown
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and Premium PPO options
  • Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
  • Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives

Worth weighing

  • Onsite role in Torrance, CA may limit remote work flexibility
  • Fast-paced, high-growth environment may require adaptability and resilience
  • No specific mention of team size or structure for the Supplier Quality Engineering organization

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Listed by Divergent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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