Divergent Manufacturing Engineer, Turbojet Engines at Divergent owning manufacturing end-to-end for turbojet development and production. Leads process development, optimization, and new product introduction for flight-critical propulsion hardware.
Responsibilities
Program and Product Ownership
Own manufacturing end to end for turbojet development and production programs, from individual components through full engine build.
Serve as technical lead for manufacturing processes across rotating hardware, hot-section components, static components, and final engine assembly.
Process Development and Optimization
Develop, implement, and refine scalable processes for turbojet components, such as compressor and turbine wheels, blisks, shafts, casings, combustors, nozzles, and bearing housings.
Drive improvements in yield, cycle time, and first-pass quality through data-driven continuous improvement.
Establish and control special processes including heat treatment, welding and brazing, balancing, coatings, and nondestructive testing.
Track emerging technologies in additive manufacturing, advanced machining, and high-temperature materials, and bring them in where they strengthen our product and cost position.
New Product Introduction and Rapid Iteration
Lead new engine designs through the factory, troubleshooting quickly and iterating to meet aggressive development timelines.
Apply Design for Manufacturability early, working with design, materials, and test engineers to balance performance, cost, and producibility on tight-tolerance, high-temperature, high-rotational-speed hardware.
Introduce new equipment, fixtures, tooling, and processes, with rigorous validation to support engine qualification.
Qualification
Proficiency in CAD (eExperience with MESExperience with rotor balancingFamiliarity with AS9100
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years (Engineer II) or 5+ years (Senior Engineer) of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or defense, with direct exposure to gas turbine engines, turbomachinery, or comparable high-temperature, high-speed rotating hardware.
Hands-on experience with precision machining of difficult alloys (e.g., nickel superalloys such as Inconel 718, titanium, or stainless steels), including 5-axis machining.
Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Siemens NX) and a strong command of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and inspection methods (CMM, optical, and surface metrology).
Working knowledge of special processes such as heat treat, welding, coatings, and NDT (FPI, radiography, CT).
Experience with MES, PLM, and ERP systems.
Proven track record of taking complex hardware from concept through production in high-reliability applications.
Preferred
Experience with additive manufacturing of metal engine components (e.g., laser powder bed fusion), including post-processing and qualification.
Experience with rotor balancing, turbine blade or vane manufacturing and/or engine assembly and test.
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement expertise.
Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, and ISO 9001 quality systems.
Experience with robotics or automation in machining, inspection, or assembly.
