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.
We are seeking a mid-level Operations Analyst with a manufacturing analytics focus to turn production data into operational insight and decision tools. This candidate will apply statistical and machine learning methods to production data and help develop models for granular time and cost prediction, unifying factory data sources into a cohesive data model. The analyst will partner with the central Data team to operationalize this data and, where data does not yet exist, partner with cross-functional teams to drive its exposure. The role spans Manufacturing Intelligence workstreams, including process improvement, simulation, equipment connectivity, and factory scaling, as priorities shift.
The Role- Develop and validate statistical and ML models correlating process time, staffing, and engineering data to enable granular time and cost prediction; initial application in pricing, extending to simulation and factory scaling.
- Unify equipment, MES, ERP/BOM, staffing, and engineering data into a cohesive data model that serves as a shared foundation for pricing, simulation, factory scaling, predictive models, and the team’s broader set of tools.
- Define source mappings, metric definitions, and data quality rules, including anomaly detection to flag inconsistencies in data inputs (e.g., work orders); partner with the central Data, AI, and Software teams to operationalize data and software tools.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement data-driven process improvements with operations and automation teams, validating data against shop floor conditions.
- Lead cross-functional projects from discovery and requirements through prototyping, business case and ROI justification, and implementation.
- Conduct ad hoc and scenario analyses supporting pricing, capacity, staffing, and investment decisions.
- Communicate and document data models, methodology, and assumptions for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Statistics, CS, Operations Research, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated experience in operations analytics, analytics engineering, data science, or data-intensive manufacturing roles
- Hands-on experience with production data and shop floor execution in a manufacturing environment, including work orders, BOMs, routings, and production scheduling
- Python: pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, statsmodels, matplotlib/Plotly; data extraction, API integration, task automation
- SQL: complex joins, window functions, CTEs; relational data modeling; cleaning and validation of high-volume operational and time-series data
- Applied statistics and supervised ML: hypothesis testing, regression, classification, tree-based ensembles; feature engineering, cross-validation, model evaluation; anomaly detection for input data validation
- Manufacturing operational metrics (cycle time, yield, throughput, utilization, OEE, WIP)
- Git; documented, reproducible code
- Integration of AI tools into daily workflow
- Independent project ownership and management: scoping, requirements gathering, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment without prescriptive direction
- Translation of ambiguous business problems into structured problem statements and analytical approaches
- Communication of technical concepts and model outputs as decision-ready recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
- Iterative, prototype-first delivery and MVP prioritization
- Direct engagement with shop floor personnel for requirements, data validation, and implementation
- Execution across concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Microsoft Fabric or equivalent lakehouse platforms (Databricks, Snowflake): navigation and data extraction
- MES/ERP data structures (work orders, routings, BOMs, genealogy, NCRs)
- Equipment data flows, IIoT protocols, and time-series data (OPC‑UA, MTConnect, MQTT, historians)
- Discrete-event simulation (SimPy, AnyLogic) and optimization methods (LP/MIP, OR-Tools)
- Additive manufacturing and metal process chains (LPBF, heat treatment, CNC machining, CMM/CT inspection)
- Engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD
- Cost accounting, pricing, and financial modeling (unit economics, margin, ROI)
- Lean and continuous improvement methods (Six Sigma, DMAIC, process mapping) and shop floor change management
- Project management tooling (Atlassian Suite, Smartsheet) and Agile methods
- Technical knowledge transfer and mentorship
- Start-up, consulting, or similar high-growth environment
- Office: Desk work, programming, and design tasks.
- Shop floor: Machine operation, handling parts, exposure to high noise levels, machine electrical systems, and varying temperature conditions.
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.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: 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 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. 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
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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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Skills Required
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to United States export controls
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience in operations analytics, analytics engineering, data science, or data-intensive manufacturing roles
- Hands-on experience with production data and shop floor execution, including work orders, bills of materials, routings, and production scheduling
- Python experience with pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, statsmodels, matplotlib or Plotly, data extraction, API integration, and task automation
- SQL experience with complex joins, window functions, CTEs, relational data modeling, and high-volume operational and time-series data
- Applied statistics and supervised machine learning, including hypothesis testing, regression, classification, tree-based ensembles, feature engineering, cross-validation, model evaluation, and anomaly detection
- Knowledge of manufacturing operational metrics including cycle time, yield, throughput, utilization, OEE, and WIP
- Git experience and ability to produce documented, reproducible code
- Experience integrating AI tools into daily workflows
- Ability to independently scope, manage, and deliver projects while aligning timelines, dependencies, requirements, and stakeholders
- Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured problem statements and analytical approaches
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and model outputs as decision-ready recommendations
- Experience with iterative, prototype-first delivery and MVP prioritization
- Direct engagement with shop floor personnel for requirements, data validation, and implementation
- Ability to execute across concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric or equivalent lakehouse platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake
- Knowledge of MES and ERP data structures, including work orders, routings, BOMs, genealogy, and NCRs
- Knowledge of equipment data flows, IIoT protocols, and time-series data, including OPC-UA, MTConnect, MQTT, or historians
- Experience with discrete-event simulation and optimization methods, including SimPy, AnyLogic, LP/MIP, or OR-Tools
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing and metal process chains, including LPBF, heat treatment, CNC machining, and CMM/CT inspection
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD
- Experience with cost accounting, pricing, and financial modeling, including unit economics, margin, and ROI
- Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methods, including Six Sigma, DMAIC, process mapping, and shop floor change management
- Experience with project management tools such as Atlassian Suite or Smartsheet and Agile methods
- Ability to provide technical knowledge transfer and mentorship
- Experience in a startup, consulting, or similar high-growth environment
Divergent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Divergent and has not been reviewed or approved by Divergent.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive to strong for many engineering and leadership roles, with market-competitive to above‑market ranges cited in postings. Feedback suggests cash compensation is often a relative strength versus other facets.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive and very good, with HMO/PPO options plus company-paid life and disability coverage. Feedback highlights peace of mind from medical coverage as part of total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, a year‑end shutdown, and paid parental leave are repeatedly listed. Feedback suggests this time‑off setup is solid for a hardware/advanced manufacturing context.
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What We Do
Divergent aims to revolutionize the auto industry through 3D printing. Our patented production system incorporates Nodes - 3D printed metal connectors - with lightweight materials to create strong and efficient complex structures. Divergent 3D's technology eliminates tooling and drives radical innovation, capital reduction, and sustainability in vehicle manufacturing. We put a powerful new set of tools into the hands of creative innovators, enabling success in the auto industry for a new generation. Our engineering prototype, Blade, is the world's first 3D printed supercar. We're hiring! Please apply directly to the job posting or email directly: [email protected]
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