5+ years in product reliability, quality, manufacturing, design, systems, or test/validation engineering
1+ years of experience leading projects or managing engineers
Experience solving complex engineering problems using structured methodologies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of product reliability engineers
Provide guidance and performance management for the team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align requirements and design intent
Own execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables
Lead root cause investigations and corrective action efforts for failures
Drive accountability for corrective actions and verification of effectiveness
Contribute to the development of reliability and quality processes
Benefits
Holistic compensation package including competitive salary and equity plan
Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays with a year-end shutdown
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and PPO options
Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage
Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives
Collaborative and high-performing work environment focused on innovation
Full Job Description
Purpose
The Manager, Product Reliability Engineering is responsible for driving build quality and mission success across Divergent's products by leading a team of engineers focused on reliability, validation, and risk management. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and program requirements. You will help translate customer needs into actionable quality and reliability plans, support program execution, and drive structured problem-solving for failures and system issues. As a people leader and technical contributor, you will reinforce a reliability-first mindset, ensure consistent execution of product quality processes, and support the scaling of reliable outcomes across Divergent's technologies and operations. The Role
Team Leadership & Execution
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product reliability engineers, fostering strong technical execution and accountability
Provide day-to-day guidance, prioritization, and performance management for the team
Support hiring and onboarding engineers as the team scales
Reinforce best practices in reliability engineering, risk management, and problem-solving
Program & Cross-Functional Partnership
Act as the primary reliability partner to Program Management and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) at the program level
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure alignment between requirements, design intent, and production capability
Support interpretation of customer and regulatory requirements and ensure they are translated into clear, verifiable product quality objectives
Escalate risks, tradeoffs, and constraints to senior leadership as needed F-33
Product Quality & Reliability Execution
Own execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables, including FMEA, control plans, and validation activities
Ensure product and process risks are identified, documented, and actively managed within programs
Support development and refinement of quality control plans and validation strategies
Track and report on reliability metrics, risks, and readiness at the program level
Risk Management & Problem Resolution
Lead structured root cause investigations and corrective action efforts for product and process failures
Facilitate cross-functional issue resolution and nonconformance reviews
Drive accountability for containment, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness
Promote the use of structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA) Process Improvement & Scaling
Contribute to the development and improvement of reliability, risk, and quality processes Help standardize tools, templates, and best practices across programs
Support implementation of scalable systems to manage increasing product complexity and production volume
Basic Qualifications
Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in product reliability, quality, manufacturing, design, systems, or test/validation engineering
1+ years of experience leading projects, initiatives, or direct management of engineers
Experience solving complex, cross-functional engineering problems using structured methodologies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience directly managing engineers in a production or product development environment
Experience executing APQP methodologies (FMEA, control plans, validation planning)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities
Experience with structured problem-solving and failure analysis tools (e.g., Six Sigma, 8D, DOE, Fault Tree Analysis)
Experience supporting product launches from development through production
Familiarity with additive manufacturing, machining, and adhesive bonding
Familiarity with automotive and/or aerospace standards and requirements
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Jira, SQL, PowerBI)
Familiarity with NX/Teamcenter or similar CAD/design platforms
Work Environment
Office and manufacturing floor environment
Occasional travel to supplier sites, testing events, and company facilities as required
Fast-paced, hands-on environment focused on scaling advanced manufacturing while ensuring reliability and risk mitigation
Pay Range
$150,020-$206,280 USD
What We Offer Our Regular, Full-Time Employees:
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.
