--- title: 'Material Coordinator II at Divergent' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/material-coordinator-ii-divergent-torrance-5gyhkfmgp6fe' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Material Coordinator II at Divergent - **Company:** Divergent - **Location:** Torrance, CA - **Compensation:** $30–$63/hr - **Posted:** 2026-10-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/divergent/jobs/5444182008 ## 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 The Material Coordinator serves as the material-flow interface between Development, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Operations, ensuring materials and consumables required for development, assembly, and system integration are available when and where needed. The Development organization builds large-format laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) sub-assemblies, complete printer systems, and ancillary modules that form adaptive production systems. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with changing material requirements, hardware configurations, build priorities, and delivery needs. This role works directly with development teams to understand requirements and with Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to establish and continuously improve receiving, staging, delivery, replenishment, and shortage-management processes. The role is focused on coordinating and improving material flow rather than performing traditional warehouse picking or kitting. This position may be filled at the Specialist II, III, or IV level based on demonstrated knowledge, experience, independence, complexity of work, and scope of responsibility. ## The Role Development Material Coordination - Serve as the material-flow interface between Development, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Operations. - Understand build plans, material requirements, priorities, and changing configurations. - Translate development needs into receiving, staging, delivery, and replenishment requirements. - Support large-format LPBF sub-assemblies, complete printer systems, and ancillary adaptive production modules. Receiving, Staging & Delivery - Receive incoming development materials and verify part numbers, quantities, revisions, and documentation. - Organize and stage materials based on build priority, intended use, configuration, and delivery requirements. - Maintain material identification, traceability, and visibility from receipt through delivery. - Partner with Warehouse Operations to establish delivery schedules, staging locations, replenishment methods, and clear ownership. - Develop appropriate handling and storage practices for sensitive, high-value, or delicate components. Consumables & Replenishment - Track consumable material usage and establish replenishment methods for build and integration teams. - Monitor consumable levels, usage trends, and recurring needs to prevent shortages and work interruptions. - Continuously improve delivery and replenishment methods based on team feedback and changing requirements. Shortage Management - Identify, document, and track material shortages and potential impacts to development schedules. - Coordinate with Supply Chain and Warehouse to resolve shortages and escalate critical constraints. - Identify recurring shortages and material-flow issues and work cross-functionally to address root causes. Process Improvement - Observe development and integration activities to identify material-flow and build-support improvements. - Develop and iterate processes for receiving, staging, delivery, replenishment, and shortage management. - Use data and team feedback to identify bottlenecks and improve material availability and delivery reliability. - Develop scalable material-flow processes that can evolve from development into production. Systems & Collaboration - Maintain accurate material status and location information within applicable ERP/MRP/WMS systems. - Maintain traceability of part numbers, revisions, serial numbers, and lot information where applicable. - Participate in build planning and material-readiness activities with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Quality. - Provide timely visibility of material status, requirements, and constraints across functional teams. ## Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls - Experience in manufacturing, development, production, warehouse, supply chain, or material management. - Experience working directly with engineering or production teams in a fast-paced environment. - Understanding of material flow, inventory, receiving, staging, and production-support processes. - Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to develop and improve processes where established procedures may not yet exist. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word. - Experience with ERP, MRP, WMS, or similar material-management systems. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to material accuracy and traceability. - Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple functional organizations. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting prototype, development, NPI, or production-intent manufacturing. - Experience in additive manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or other advanced manufacturing environments. - Familiarity with large-format laser powder-bed fusion or industrial additive manufacturing. - Experience developing material-flow, staging, replenishment, or delivery systems. - Experience working between engineering/development and warehouse or supply-chain organizations. - Experience with Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, or comparable ERP/WMS platforms. - Familiarity with MES and production execution systems. - Experience with JIRA, Confluence, configuration management, engineering changes, serialized hardware, or revision-controlled components. - Experience using data to identify bottlenecks, shortages, and process-improvement opportunities. - Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement experience. Work Environment - Fully onsite role supporting active development and system-integration activities. - Frequent interaction with development teams in active build and integration areas and with Warehouse and Supply Chain personnel. - Requires movement between development, receiving, warehouse, staging, and integration areas throughout the workday. - Fast-paced environment with frequently changing material requirements, priorities, and hardware configurations. - Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work around large mechanical and electromechanical systems for extended periods. - Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently; appropriate equipment or assistance will be used for heavier materials and assemblies. - Occasional extended-hour or weekend support may be required for critical development and integration milestones. ## Compensation At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S01 - S04 as evaluated through our interview process. - S01 / Specialist I: $30 - $40 per hour - S02 / Specialist II: $34 - $47 per hour - S03 / Specialist III: $39 - $54 per hour - S04 / Specialist IV: $45 - $63 per hour Pay Range $30—$63 USD 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](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. 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