Manager, DAPS Product Validation

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

Support Divergent’s mission to revolutionize industrial additive manufacturing with the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™). This role plays a key role in verifying that structural components and systems meet the required safety and performance standards, contributing to the overall success of engineering projects. 

The Role

Test Planning, Coordination and Execution 

• Responsible for validation team daily activities and operations. 
• Schedule and prioritize testing activities based on project deadlines and resources. 
• Manage test processes and Jira tickets, assign tasks to team members. 
• Develop and implement testing protocols for component and system validation.   
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and / or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures. 

 Team Management 

• Develop training plans for all team members. 
• Initiate cross training of team members. 
• Manage Timecards and PTO requests.  

 Quality  

• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of test results. 
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company requirements. 
• Implement corrective actions for test failures or inconsistencies. 
• Responsible for equipment calibrations and maintenance to meet quality standards. 

 Data Analysis and Reporting 

• Analyze test data to evaluate DAPS Product performance.  
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing test results, methodologies, and conclusions. 
• Present findings to stakeholders and customers. 

 Budgeting and Resource Management 

• Manage the operational budget, headcount and investments.  
• Ensure materials, consumables and equipment and service items are readily available.    

Health and Safety 

• Adress any Environmental, Health, and Safety issues. React and implement corrective actions where necessary.  

Innovation and Continuous Improvement 

• Create incentives to improve quality of work and overall throughput. 
• Research and implement new testing methods and technologies. 
• Collaborate with R&D teams to improve structures and processes based on outcomes. 

 Client and Stakeholder Communication 

• Support customer meetings and create presentations / proposals.  
• Communicate effectively with clients, project managers, and other departments to provide updates on testing progress. 
• Address any concerns related to material testing and offer technical support.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.