Inspection Technician

Inspection Technician

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

This role is a key contributor to inspection activities, supporting complex measurements, training peers, and upholding high-quality standards within the inspection team. You deliver accurate metrology data and inspection reports to ensure parts are compliant with engineering specifications.

The Role

• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure conformance to the requirements.
• Perform inspections utilizing engineering drawings, standard procedures, calibrated manual gages/tools, and various inspection methods.
• Record and maintain accurate data including inspection results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and other quality documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Create and maintain inspection files, interpret results, and produce complete, accurate inspection reports.
• Assist Leadership with other various inspections and inspection-related tasks.
• Keep the Metrology Lab clean, organized, and safe following 5S principles.
• Use metrology Scanners, such FARO, Romer, Creaform C?Track, MetraSCAN, GOM ScanBox, to acquire geometrical scan data.
• Process raw scan data, remove noise, and export files using comprehensive 3D metrology software such as PolyWorks & Zeiss.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• At minimum 1 to 2 year of experience in a Quality inspector role in an aerospace, automotive, or other relevant production environment
• High-school diploma (required)
• Proficient computer literacy (Windows, Teams, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, including knowledge of GD&T
• Ability to lift parts up to 50 lb and operate scanning arms for extended periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience
• Background interfacing with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams
• Experience in regulated or high-performance manufacturing environments

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposure to noise, machinery, welding, machining, hot surfaces, and airborne particles.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling of precision tools and materials.
• Must lift up to 40 lbs. independently and 50 lbs. with assistance.
• May involve crouching, climbing, confined spaces, or work at heights.
• PPE (including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators as needed) and company uniform are required.
• May occasionally require extended or weekend hours to meet production deadlines.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels TCH 02 - TCH 03 as evaluated through our interview process. TCH 02: $23.00 - $32.00/hour TCH 03: $26.00 - $35.00/hour

Pay Range $23 - $35 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.

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.