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Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Divergent · Torrance, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $142,900 - $196,500

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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

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Divergent's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Divergent.

About this role

The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Divergent will lead a team focused on integrating advanced manufacturing technologies into production processes. This role involves overseeing manufacturing requirements, mentoring engineers, and implementing strategies for process development and production scalability. The manager will also collaborate with various teams to enhance hardware design and ensure high-quality production.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering role, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD) and strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation.

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent expertise in continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems like AS9100 or ISO 9001.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-tech, fast-paced startup environment with a passion for disrupting traditional manufacturing paradigms.

What you get

  • Holistic Compensation Package including a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
  • Collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing work environment.

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours.
  • The role requires a significant amount of experience in manufacturing engineering, which may limit candidates who are newer to the field.
  • The job is in a fast-paced startup environment, which may not suit everyone.

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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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