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.
As a High-Volume Production Recruiter, you’ll play a critical role in scaling our manufacturing workforce—owning full-cycle recruitment for key hourly and skilled-trade roles including production technicians, CNC machinists, CNC programmers, quality technicians, and metrology specialists. You’ll partner directly with production leadership to anticipate workforce needs, build proactive pipelines, and ensure we consistently hire high-caliber talent to support our fast-growing manufacturing operations.
This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-output environment and can balance high-volume requisition loads with precision targeting for niche technical skills.
The Role
- Own end-to-end recruiting for high-volume manufacturing and skilled-trade roles—including production technicians, CNC machinists, CNC programmers, welders/fabricators (if applicable), quality/inspection technicians, and metrology specialists.
- Partner directly with production, manufacturing engineering, and quality leadership to define staffing needs, forecast hiring demand, and align on recruiting strategies.
- Develop and maintain high-volume candidate pipelines using a mix of sourcing channels including job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, vocational schools, referrals, and community/career-fair partnerships.
- Screen candidates for both technical competency and manufacturing environment fit, using structured interviews and skill-specific assessments where needed.
- Drive a fast, consistent, and high-integrity hiring process, ensuring timely feedback, tight coordination with hiring managers, and rapid decision-making.
- Deliver a strong candidate experience that reflects our culture, values, and commitment to talent quality—even at scale.
- Track, analyze, and report hiring metrics, including time-to-fill, funnel conversion, source effectiveness, and pipeline health, to support continuous improvement.
- Support workforce-branding initiatives, especially those targeting skilled trades and manufacturing talent pipelines.
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- 5+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong focus on high-volume manufacturing, skilled trades, or technical hourly roles.
- Demonstrated success hiring production technicians, CNC machinists/programmers, quality inspectors, and metrology/precision measurement technicians.
- Experience recruiting in advanced manufacturing, aerospace/defense, automotive, robotics, or similarly technical production environments.
- Proven ability to manage 20–40+ active requisitions while maintaining excellent candidate and hiring-manager communication.
- Strong sourcing capabilities, particularly for hard-to-find skilled trades and passive technical talent.
- Experience using ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, industry job boards).
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and urgency in driving hiring processes forward.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, advise, and gain alignment from stakeholders.
- A clear bias for action—you move quickly, stay organized, and deliver in fast-changing environments.
- Background in agency, RPO, or high-volume staffing environments focused on skilled trades or manufacturing.
- Existing network or industry presence within CNC machining, precision manufacturing, quality/inspection, or metrology communities.
- Experience building or scaling manufacturing hiring programs, pipelines, or community partnerships (e.g., trade schools, workforce development programs).
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.
- S04 / Recruiter: $90,100 - $123,888
- S05 / Senior Recruiter: $104,040 - $143,055
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.
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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Divergent Torrance, California, USA Office
19601 Hamilton Ave, Torrance, CA, United States, 90502
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