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Senior CNC Machining Specialist

Divergent
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector.

Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

The Senior CNC Machining Specialist is a highly skilled professional responsible for overseeing advanced machining processes and delivering precision-manufactured components for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. This role involves setting up and operating complex CNC equipment, troubleshooting challenging machining issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability.

This position is pivotal in ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation in the production of complex prototype and production parts while maintaining adherence to strict industry standards and company policies.

The Role

CNC Machining Expertise

  • Set up and operate advanced CNC equipment, including multi-axis mills (3-axis, 3 2, and 5-axis), to produce high-precision components.
  • Interpret complex engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles to ensure components meet stringent quality and dimensional standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve machining challenges, including tool wear, fixture alignment, and programming errors.

Process Optimization and Innovation

  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to provide feedback on part manufacturability and improve design efficiency.
  • Develop and refine machining strategies, including programming, tooling, and fixturing, to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
  • Participate in the creation and implementation of innovative machining techniques, including leveraging additive manufacturing technologies.
  • Quality and Documentation

  • Ensure all machined components meet company and industry quality standards through rigorous inspection and adherence to setup sheets.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of machining processes, tool setups, and program adjustments to ensure consistency and repeatability.
  • Safety and Compliance

  • Promote a culture of safety by adhering to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and company policies.
  • Identify potential safety hazards in the machining process and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.
  • Basic Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Siemens and Heidenhain controllers.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and its application in precision manufacturing.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize machining processes.
  • Experience in the creation and implementation of dynamic work offsets for complex setups.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience machining components produced through additive manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with large gantry CNC systems and advanced machining technologies.
  • Work Environment

  • Experience machining components produced through additive manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with large gantry CNC systems and advanced machining technologies.
  • Additional Requirements

  • An on-site skills demonstration is required as part of the hiring process to evaluate technical proficiency and practical machining abilities. (
  • The Senior CNC Machining Specialist ensures the precision and efficiency of machining processes while driving innovation and maintaining quality standards in high-performance manufacturing.

    Pay Range

    60 USD

    What We Offer :

  • 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.

  • Inclusive and Collaborative Environment :
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, embracing diversity, and fostering innovation to reduce our footprint by integrating people and technology.

    Equal Employment Opportunity :

    Divergent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

    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 . E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate's eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

    Eligibility to Work Poster (English)  | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish) |

    Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

    Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

    No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.

    Salary : $60

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