CNC Lead (2nd shift)

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.

Schedule: This is a 3 - 4 x 11 rotating shift working alternating Wednesdays.

Shifts Available

• Sun - Wed 2nd shift (4pm - 3:30am)

Purpose

The CNC Lead (internally known as Lead CNC Machinist) is an advanced technician who acts as a frontline leader, coordinating the daily work of the machining team while ensuring top-tier quality and production performance. This role requires specialized expertise, advanced troubleshooting skills, and the independent judgment necessary to solve difficult assignments and drive process improvements. As a role model on the shop floor, the Lead CNC Machinist provides daily direction, mentors less-experienced team members, and acts as a delegate for the supervisor. The operational impact of this role spans weeks to quarters, directly influencing the workgroup and department's overall standard of execution

Team Leadership & Daily Direction

• Act as a floor lead, coordinating the work of peer machinists, managing a high workload, and providing daily direction to maintain production continuity across shifts.

• Serve as a dedicated mentor to less-experienced team members; assist the supervisor and act as their delegate when required.

• Foster strong fundamentals and cross-team collaboration, serving as a cultural and technical role model on the shop floor.

CNC Machining Expertise

• Lead setup and operation of advanced CNC equipment including 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis machining centers.

• Support machining execution for complex prototype and production hardware.

• Apply advanced GD&T knowledge to validate setups and machining strategies.

• Troubleshoot complex machining challenges including tooling performance, fixture alignment, machine limitations, and process instability.

• Support machine recovery and process troubleshooting with minimal supervision.

Process Optimization & Innovation

• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve manufacturability and machining efficiency.

• Develop and refine machining strategies including tooling, fixturing, setup methodology, and programming approaches.

• Drive improvements in cycle time, setup reduction, tooling performance, and process repeatability.

• Support implementation of advanced machining techniques and additive manufacturing workflows where applicable.

Production Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with management to define and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring the entire team executes work to established standards.

• Take technical ownership of machining operations from setup through stable production.

• Support production ramp activities and machining scalability initiatives.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on throughput, quality, and repeatability.

• Act with urgency to resolve machining issues impacting production schedules or delivery