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Torrance, California, United States
Onsite
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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Packaging Engineer to join our innovative team at fast-growing and up and coming leader in the Additive Manufacturing and Hyper-car industries. In this pivotal role, you will drive technical execution and optimization across all packaging, labeling, and compliance activities supporting both Divergent Technologies and Czinger Vehicles—pioneers in advanced additive manufacturing and high-performance vehicle production.
The ideal candidate brings deep understanding of complex manufacturing environments, resilient and efficient supply chains, and strategic packaging design. You will develop cost-effective, lifecycle-optimized solutions for inbound/outbound transportation as well as internal material handling, ensuring protection, agility, and performance under demanding operational conditions typical of Aerospace and Defense as well as advanced mobility applications. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program management, logistics, procurement, production, and finance teams to align packaging strategies with aggressive project timelines, technical specifications, and long-term strategic objectives. This position offers the opportunity to shape packaging excellence in a cutting-edge organization revolutionizing manufacturing through innovative technologies.
• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in packaging engineering, with a history of designing and implementing packaging solutions in the automotive or aerospace industries.
• Demonstrated success in managing packaging programs in support of international logistics and global supply chains.
• Expertise in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Catia) for 3D modeling and packaging design, as well as simulation tools for structural analysis and optimization.
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, including plastics, composites, foams, and corrugated cardboard, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly options.
• Strong understanding of packaging testing standards (e.g., ISTA, ASTM, ISO) and experience conducting physical and environmental testing to validate packaging performance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), TMS tools, and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
• Experience in early-stage or scale-up manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing logistics or just-in-sequence automotive production.
• Experience with CAD and packaging design software is a plus.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with POP or certified packaging.
• Familiarity with military standards/specifications.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing/Poka-Yoke principles
• In-Office
• Shop Floor
• Travel - Domestic
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 as evaluated through our interview process.
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
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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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