Divergent · 8 hours ago
Materials & Process Engineer / Senior Engineer (Polymers)
Torrance, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $185K/yr
4+ years expDivergent is a technology company specializing in advanced manufacturing systems, and they are seeking a Materials & Process Engineer to accelerate the adoption of new manufacturing processes. The role involves defining qualification plans, implementing scalable solutions, and supporting material-related quality monitoring tools.
3D PrintingAerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and execute qualification plans for rapid adoption of adhesives or coatings
Identify and implement scalable solutions to corrosion protection and environmental protection of additive hardware
Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing
Support material related quality monitoring tools and perform root cause investigations for production processes
Perform process development and qualification for onboarding of new manufacturing processes
Participate in integrated product teams on development and delivery of new products
Engage in component design process to provide solutions to customer material requirements including delivering component specific testing
Qualification
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering, or related field
4+ years of experience executing material qualification and writing technical specifications
2+ years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing environment
Background in one of the following adhesives, coatings, paint, or corrosion protection
Preferred
Master's degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field
Understanding of aerospace application and use of adhesives, coatings, or polymers for aerospace designs
Experience qualifying of coating or adhesive manufacturing processes for volume production
Knowledge of aerospace and defense requirements including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications
Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, or thermal mechanical analysis
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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