Quality Systems Engineer

The job

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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

We are seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to join our growing team. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products and processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for high-precision manufacturing. As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will lead quality control initiatives, implement continuous improvement processes, and help drive the highest standards in production to meet customer and industry expectations.

The Role

• Internal and External Audit Management, and CAPAs
  • Lead internal audits of our processes to ensure quality and efficiency, finding opportunities for improvement and driving positive change.
  • Host 3rd party and customer audits of our QMS, ensuring we are meeting and exceeding the compliance requirements flowed down.
  • Manage system level corrective/preventative actions including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, preventative actions, and evaluation of the effectiveness.
• Data Analysis and Process Improvement
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as yield, defect rates, and on-time delivery, to identify areas for improvement, and working cross-functionally to drive change.
  • Track and analyze nonconformance trends to drive targeted process improvement initiatives and reduce system issues.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to provide real-time visibility into quality performance and share actionable insights with stakeholders.
  • Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency and reduce defects by analyzing quality and production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
  • Implement robust process controls and standardize inspection procedures to enhance consistency, prevent recurring quality issues, and improve first-pass yield.
• Inspection Effectiveness and Quality Controls
  • Establish and maintain inspection criteria and acceptance standards aligned with customer requirements and industry best practices.
  • Ensure inspection methods meet capability requirements through studies like Gage R&R and Cpk analyses.
• Quality Planning and Deployment
  • Develop and implement scalable quality control plans and deploy new inspection technologies to align with company objectives and customer expectations.
  • Support process validation for new or modified manufacturing processes, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality requirements into product and process development and support new processes.
  • Mentor quality team members on best practices for inspection, data analysis, and process control while driving cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
  • Perform any other support functions as directed by Quality Management

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 
• Demonstrated experience in quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing tools such as PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Knowledge of advanced inspection methods and tools, including CMM programming, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques, with a focus on effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decisions to improve yield and reduce defects.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met.
• Clear communication and documentation skills to effectively present quality metrics, deliverables, and insights to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience in a quality-focused role.
• Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, or defense with familiarity in standards like AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949.
• Hands-on experience with conducting and/or hosting audits by customers and registrars.
• Experience in statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis (Cpk) for monitoring and improving production processes.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is a plus
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing or automated inspection systems is a plus.

Work Environment

• This role is based in a dynamic manufacturing environment with exposure to production areas, quality & material labs, and office settings.
• Some travel may be required for customer audits, supplier evaluations, or off-site quality initiatives (max 10%).
• Position requires frequent standing, walking, or light lifting up to 25 pounds.

 Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E03 - E04 as evaluated through our interview process. 

• E03 / Engineer I: $96,350 - $132,480
• E04 / Engineer II: $111,300 - $153,040

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 

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. 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.
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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.

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How Torrance compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, Torrance is #41 by population, #32 for college degrees (#1 = most), #50 for remote work (#1 = most), #55 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Los Angeles County, is #7 of 58 counties for average pay ($83,554).

The place in numbers

Torrance has 142,130 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of California. It covers 21 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 6,928 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2, 14% older than the state median (43.2 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $2,280 a month (rent plus utilities), 12% above the state median ($2,280 against $2,036). Over a year that is 23.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $1,074,700, which is 9.2 times the median household income ($116,217); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 55.0% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (55.0% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area has 6,271,560 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $55,850 a year, 10% above the national median ($55,850 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (702,480 jobs, median $52,710); food preparation and serving related (588,660 jobs, median $38,460); healthcare support (537,460 jobs, median $35,630). The area is most specialised in arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media (2.2 times) and healthcare support (1.7 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($136,490) and legal ($128,110). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Los Angeles County was 4.5%. 63.9% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Los Angeles County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 69.7% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit, 0.9% walk, 20.8% work from home. 17.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 10% below the state average (17.5% against 19.4%).

People and education

54.0% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46% above the state share (54.0% against 37.1%). 29.9% of residents were born outside the United States, 11% above the state share (29.9% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 7.8%, 35% below the state rate (7.8% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 75°F (23.9°C), and the coolest is Dec at 53°F (11.8°C). About 332 mm (13 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Feb is the wettest month (75 mm) and Jun the driest (1 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

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Median rent in Torrance is $2,280 a month and median household income $116,217 (ACS 2020–2024).

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