Divergent
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
$143K–$228K
Torrance, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Apr 22, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in manufacturing engineering, including significant aerospace or defense exposure; 3+ years in a manufacturing engineering leadership role.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
About the job
Leads a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering team developing and scaling advanced manufacturing processes for reliable, high-quality production.
What you'll do
- Lead design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods.
- Oversee manufacturing requirements, specifications, root-cause investigations, project priorities, and engineer mentoring.
- Develop and deploy manufacturing qualification, scalability, automation, and technology strategies in collaboration with design, materials, quality, and production teams.
What they ask for
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in CAD software and strong understanding of GD&T; experience with MES, PLM, and ERP systems.
- Hands-on advanced manufacturing experience, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation; track record leading complex projects from concept through production.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or continuous improvement expertise; familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001.
Pay
$165,800 - $227,950 USD base salary; $142,900 — $227,950 USD base salary
Tools
Siemens NX, AutoCAD, GD&T, MES, PLM, ERP, AS9100, ISO 9001
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