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Divergent
Torrance, California, United States
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Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.
M - F
Day Shift: 6:30am - 3pm
Night Shift: 2:30pm - 11pm
Purpose
Divergent is transforming manufacturing through our Adaptive Production System (DAPS), revolutionizing how complex structures are designed, built, and assembled. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Metrology & Inspection Specialist to lead inspection strategy and quality assurance across advanced manufacturing processes. This role requires independent judgment, deep expertise in metrology and GD&T, and the ability to influence inspection standards across teams.
In addition to executing complex inspections, this position will drive process improvement initiatives and serve as a mentor across disciplines.
Precision Inspection & Measurement Execution
Execute visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on complex machined and additively manufactured components using advanced metrology tools.
Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to develop and apply robust, fit-for-purpose inspection strategies.
Independently determine and implement inspection methodologies across first article, in-process, and final inspections.
Document and escalate non-conformances in compliance with AS9102, internal quality procedures, and regulatory standards.
Maintain expert proficiency with hand tools and metrology systems, including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and optical comparators.
Strategy, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Define and refine inspection strategies for additive-to-machined transitions, custom fixturing, and complex geometries.
Serve as a cross-functional partner to production and engineering teams, providing actionable insights to improve part quality and upstream processes.
Contribute to root cause analyses, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and internal audits.
Lead initiatives that enhance inspection consistency, reduce variability, and increase efficiency.
Author and update SOPs and inspection standards in partnership with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor inspectors, machinists, and engineers in blueprint interpretation, metrology best practices, and GD&T application.
Promote a culture of quality and precision through structured coaching and knowledge sharing.
Lead onboarding or training initiatives to strengthen the technical capabilities of the inspection team.
This is a hands-on technical role for an inspection expert who thrives in a high-precision manufacturing environment, ensuring quality and driving continuous improvement in metrology practices.
Compensation
Sr. Specialist / S05: $115,670.00 - $144,590.00
Pay Range
$115,670 — $144,590 USD
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic.
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