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Senior Manager, Additive Manufacturing Operations

Divergent · Torrance, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
83 days
Divergent's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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 Senior Manager of Additive Manufacturing Operations will lead and scale the Factory 1 production organization at Divergent, focusing on operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development. This role involves optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing Lean principles, and collaborating with engineering teams to launch new technologies. The manager will also be responsible for developing a high-performing team and ensuring adherence to manufacturing standards and metrics.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations in high-performance production environments
  • Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing technical organizations
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience using manufacturing data and operational metrics to drive strategic decision making and measurable business results
  • Proven ability to execute in startup or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments while effectively navigating ambiguity and change

Nice to have

  • Leadership experience in metal additive manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing environments
  • Experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) production systems
  • Experience with aerospace manufacturing standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP
  • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, or similar operational excellence methodologies
  • Experience leading automation, Industry 4.0, MES, or digital manufacturing initiatives

What you get

  • Holistic Compensation Package including 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 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

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Fast-paced, high-growth environment may require adaptability to change
  • Role involves significant leadership responsibilities which may not suit all candidates

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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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