Metrology Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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

The Metrology Programmer creates, maintains, and optimizes inspection programs and templates across PC-DMIS, ZEISS Inspect, and PolyWorks for CMMs, portable arms, and GOM / ATOS optical systems. This role not only builds robust, efficient programs but also performs hands-on inspections, operates advanced metrology equipment, and supports technicians with reporting and data validation as needed.

Acting as both a technical anchor and a collaborative guide, the Metrology Programmer ensures inspection accuracy, drives standardization, manages programming priorities, and elevates team capability. Through deep expertise, disciplined execution, and a steady presence on the floor, this role enables precise, compliant measurement results that uphold engineering requirements and strengthen production quality.

The Role

• Develop, edit, and maintain metrology programs / templates across CMMs, portable arms, and optical systems to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Perform dimensional inspections using CMMs, portable arms, GOM / ATOS, and conventional tools to verify parts against CAD and engineering requirements.
• Interpret and apply engineering documentation, including 2D drawings, 3D models, GD&T, and related specifications.
• Support and prepare First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with internal and industry standards.
• Review and validate supplier and subcontractor FAIRs and production inspection records when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality, throughput, and delivery targets.
• Guide and mentor technicians on program execution, workflow standards, and proper equipment use / maintenance.
• Clearly communicate non-conformances and inspection results to Manufacturing, Engineering, and leadership.
• Maintain and improve standard program libraries, templates, and best practices to elevate metrology capability.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support overall quality objectives and cross-functional alignment.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S04 - S05 as evaluated through our interview process.

Pay Range

$46—$72.82 USD

What We Offer :

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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