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# Commercial Bid and Quote Manager at Divergent

- **Company:** Divergent
- **Location:** Torrance, CA
- **Compensation:** $135k–$214k
- **Posted:** 2026-11-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/divergent/jobs/5468946008

## Job description

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.

Purpose

As Commercial Bid & Quote Manager, you will drive the cross-functional effort to turn complex B2B opportunities into compelling, accurate, and timely quotes and proposals across Aerospace & Defense and Commercial markets. Working closely with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and Executive Leadership, you will bring structure to ambiguous requests, establish clear ownership and decision paths, and drive the inputs, decisions, and approvals needed to bring new business under contract.

This role calls for an exceptionally resourceful operator who can bring structure to ambiguity while continuously improving how work gets done. You will quickly grasp technical concepts and commercial tradeoffs, navigate competing stakeholder priorities, and find creative solutions when established processes fall short. Beyond managing the day-to-day quote portfolio, you will develop the tools, automation, and repeatable processes that improve visibility, accelerate execution, and make future bids more efficient and reliable. At the S06 level, you will also lead broader, cross-functional improvements to the quoting operating model, helping establish standards and priorities that scale across the organization.

## The Role

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Own End-to-End Bids and Quotes: Independently drive B2B quotes and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates from initial intake and scope definition through costing, pricing, reviews, approvals, and customer submission, coordinating inputs across technical, programmatic, financial, and commercial teams.
- Build Scalable Processes, Tools, and Automation: Develop and continuously improve standardized workflows, templates, tools, and approval processes. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, streamline cross-functional coordination, and improve the speed, consistency, and visibility of the quoting process.
- Manage Quote Portfolio and Performance: Prioritize concurrent opportunities, maintain visibility into quote status, deadlines, and dependencies, and establish a consistent operating cadence. Track performance, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable insights to improve execution and inform management decisions.
- Drive Cross-Functional Alignment and Accountability: Navigate competing priorities to secure timely inputs and decisions from stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Finance, Contracts, and other functions. Resolve disagreements, maintain accountability, and proactively escalate risks with recommended solutions.
- Bring Order to Ambiguity and Solve Problems Creatively: Translate loosely defined or urgent needs into actionable plans with clear owners, dependencies, and deadlines. Exercise independent judgment, challenge ineffective processes, and find creative solutions to overcome obstacles and keep opportunities moving forward.
- Translate Technical Inputs into Commercial Outputs: Rapidly develop working knowledge of Divergent's technology, manufacturing capabilities, and operational constraints, synthesizing complex technical and business inputs into clear scope, assumptions, pricing, and customer-facing deliverables.
- Represent Divergent in Customer Engagements: Engage directly with customers to clarify requirements, align on scope and commercial expectations, negotiate pricing and contract terms, communicate Divergent’s technical and manufacturing capabilities, and advance opportunities toward contract award.
- Lead Cross-Functional Transformation (S06): Lead broader, multi-team initiatives to improve Divergent's quoting operating model, align senior stakeholders on priorities, and drive adoption of new processes, systems, and standards across the organization.

Key Interfaces and Relationships:

The role sits within the Capture, Proposal, and Analytics Team and serves as a central link across Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, Strategy, Finance, Contracts, and Executive Leadership. The role coordinates internal decisions and approvals and interfaces with customers and partners as needed to clarify requirements, assumptions, pricing, deliverables, and timelines. At S06, the scope extends to leading function-wide and adjacent-team quoting initiatives and operating-model improvements.

## Basic Qualifications

- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in management consulting, finance, business development, commercial operations, deal desk, bid/quote management, or another demanding analytical and cross-functional role
- Demonstrated record of independently bringing structure to ambiguous, fast-moving situations and delivering high-quality outcomes despite incomplete inputs, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines
- Exceptional problem-solving and creative judgment; ability to challenge ineffective processes, devise workable alternatives, and take ownership of resolving blockers without waiting for detailed direction
- Proven ability to influence busy senior and technical stakeholders, even when operating without formal authority, build alignment, obtain decisions, and maintain accountability across functions
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen, including facility with quantitative models, pricing inputs, business tradeoffs, and clear executive-ready communication
- Ability to absorb unfamiliar technical concepts quickly, ask precise questions, and translate engineering or operational constraints into practical commercial implications
- Experience improving or building repeatable workflows, reporting, templates, or automation; advanced proficiency with Excel and strong command of Word and PowerPoint

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in top-tier consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, strategic operations, commercial deal desk, or high-growth industrial business development
- Experience owning complex B2B quotes, pricing models, cost build-ups, proposals, or customer contracting processes in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other technically complex industries
- Experience implementing CRM, workflow automation, business intelligence, or data-driven quote-pipeline reporting and performance measurement
- Experience designing and rolling out cross-functional operating cadences, approval structures, process standards, or scalable commercial systems with measurable improvements
- For S06: demonstrated leadership of ambiguous, multi-team initiatives with broad autonomy, measurable impact, sustained adoption of new practices, and influence on function-wide priorities and standards
- Current Secret or Top Secret DoD security clearance or ability to obtain and retain clearance within 365 days from submission

Work Environment

- This is a hybrid role based out of our Torrance, CA office.

## Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05-S06 as evaluated through our interview process.

- S05 / Senior: $134,640 - $185-130
- S06 / Lead: $155,500- $213,810

Pay Range $134,640—$213,810 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.

## 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](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf)

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](https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf). 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. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf | https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf

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.

## About Divergent

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Divergent provides a software-defined end-to-end digital manufacturing platform (DAPS™) that enables the design, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly of complex metal structures for aerospace, defense, and automotive applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series E)
- **Headquarters**: Torrance, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Lukas Czinger (CEO & President)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: B2B – primarily large aerospace/defense primes (e.g., Raytheon, KAI, U.S. Army) and automotive OEMs; also government agencies (Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense)
- **Mission**: To build the 21st century industrial base by delivering a software-defined production platform that enables faster development cycles, flexible manufacturing capacity, and resilient supply chains for mission-critical hardware. [divergent.us](https://www.divergent.us/)

## Products & Services
- **Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™)**: A fully integrated software-hardware platform that combines AI‑enabled engineering design optimization, Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L‑PBF) 3D printing with application‑specific alloys, and a universal robotic assembly process that requires no design‑specific tooling. It allows different products to be produced on the same platform on the same day. [divergent.us](https://www.divergent.us/)
- **Design & Engineering Services**: Computational design, structural analysis, and optimization for complex metal structures.
- **Additive Manufacturing Production**: Qualified for U.S. Army ground vehicle parts and aerospace components; capable of producing mission‑critical hardware at scale.
- **Sustainment & Aftermarket**: Responsive, low‑cost production of replacement parts for legacy systems (e.g., naval systems with Raytheon). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports on total funding – see below).
- **Key Metrics**:
  - **Annual Revenue**: $95M (as of 2026) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - **Total Funding**: Conflicting reports – $895M (CB Insights) vs. $1.1B (LinkedIn). Latest round: $250M Series E led by Rochefort Management (closed Sep 2025). [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/divergent-microfactories) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Rochefort Management, Hexagon, Bridge Bank, John L. Thornton, Hedosophia, Apollo Future Mobility Group, Lateralus Ventures. Key partners include Raytheon (RTX), Mach Industries, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d) | [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/divergent-microfactories)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 53.8% YoY to 324 employees (as of mid‑2026). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - Active job postings: 66 (monthly growth +46.7%, yearly +312.5%). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - In Feb 2026, qualified for U.S. Army ground vehicle parts production using L‑PBF. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - In Jan 2026, awarded a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD IDIQ ($151B ceiling). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - In Feb 2026, partnered with Mach Industries to move a clean‑sheet concept (Venom) to flight hardware in just 71 days. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - In Aug 2025, partnered with Raytheon to redesign and deliver critical naval systems using DAPS. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Software‑defined manufacturing**: DAPS eliminates fixed tooling and upfront capex, enabling rapid design iteration and production of different parts on the same line.
- **Speed to production**: Demonstrated ability to go from concept to flight‑ready hardware in 71 days (Venom with Mach Industries).
- **Material & process agnostic**: Uses patented 3D printing processes and application‑specific alloys; has filed 53 patents covering 3D printing, manufacturing, and assembly. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/divergent-microfactories)
- **Defense‑grade certifications**: Qualified for U.S. Army ground vehicle parts and holds positions on major defense contracts (SHIELD, etc.).
- **Vertical integration**: Covers design, printing, assembly, and sustainment in‑house, reducing supply chain risk.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale manufacturing capacity**: Expanding DAPS factories in Torrance and Long Beach to meet growing defense and aerospace demand.
- **Deepen defense relationships**: Leveraging recent wins (SHIELD, Army qualification, Raytheon partnership) to become a prime supplier for mission‑critical hardware.
- **Accelerate new capabilities**: Continuing development of new alloys, larger‑format printing, and AI‑driven design optimization.
- **Expand into adjacent industries**: Automotive and industrial sectors remain secondary but active markets.

## Why Work Here
- **High‑growth environment**: Revenue of $95M with 53.8% headcount growth and a surge in job postings (66 open roles as of mid‑2026). Strong trajectory for career advancement.
- **Engineering‑centric culture**: 37% of employees in technical roles; heavy focus on software engineering, robotics, additive manufacturing, and structural analysis. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
- **Work location**: All current job listings are based in Torrance, California (on‑site). No explicit remote/hybrid policy found.
- **Compensation & culture**: Employee rating 3.7/5 (67 reviews) with compensation scored 4.1/5 and culture 3.3/5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
- **Notable alumni flow**: Many employees come from SpaceX, Relativity Space, Northrop Grumman, Velo3D, and other advanced manufacturing / aerospace companies, indicating a high‑caliber peer group. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
- **Mission‑driven**: Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge digital manufacturing that directly impacts national defense and aerospace innovation.

## Sources
1. [divergent.us](https://www.divergent.us/)
2. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/divergent-microfactories)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/divergent)

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