Senior Process Safety Engineer (L-PBF Advanced Manufacturing)

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 Process Safety Engineer manages the technical risk profiles at our laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) advanced manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will design, implement, and audit process safety systems across the full lifecycle of L-PBF production. This includes raw powder management, inert gas distribution, multi-kilowatt laser operations, and post-processing. Your primary mission is to prevent major safety incidents while simultaneously scaling robust, inherently safe additive manufacturing equipment and factories. The Process Safety Engineer will be considered a subject matter expert in metal powder additive manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate additive manufacturing systems during design and operation phases for compliance to NFPA standards (including but not limited to NFPA 484, NFPA 652, and NFPA 660)
• Coordinate testing of additive manufacturing metal powders for explosivity, combustibility, and reactivity, and interpret results
• Manage Dust Hazard Analyses (DHA’s) in real-time to ensure process safety controls can scale at pace with rapid company growth
• Evaluate facility designs to ensure alignment to building code requirements
• Work with equipment engineers to ensure in-house designed and built additive manufacturing equipment meets or exceeds industry standards
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard assessments (JHAs), and incident investigations to identify event causes and implement robust, sustainable corrective actions
• Monitor and maintain safety documentation, procedures, and training records
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership
• Assist with environmental compliance initiatives including waste management, air emissions, hazardous materials handling, and sustainability practices
• Perform regular audits and inspections of manufacturing, laboratory, and facility environments
• Support emergency preparedness programs including drills, response plans, and incident management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field
• 3+ years of process safety engineering experience in industrial manufacturing environments involving combustible dust hazards
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry standards such as NFPA and ASTM
• Experience performing risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• 3+ years of process safety engineering experience in L-PBF
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or PE
• Experience with environmental program management
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience supporting rapidly scaling or high-growth additive manufacturing operations

Work Environment

• On-site within a high-tech manufacturing facility
• Exposure to production environments including additive manufacturing systems, robotics, and machining operations.

Ability to walk the production floor regularly and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E04-E06 as evaluated through our interview process.

• Engineer II/E04: $111,300 - $153,040
• Sr. Engineer/E05: $128,520 - $176,720
• Staff Engineer/E06: $148,430 - $204,090

Pay Range

$111,300—$204,090 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

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.

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