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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.
Purpose
Divergent seeks a driven and adept Training Specialist focused on designing, implementing, and optimizing industrial processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our manufacturing facility. They will work closely with our production & service teams to develop and enhance processes related to Additive Manufacturing (AM) and auxiliary equipment. We aim to set a new standard in aerospace and automotive manufacturing, and we need a proactive team member to help redefine the future of manufacturing and automation.
The Role
- Process Design and Implementation: Develop and refine process instructions. Ensure these processes are diligently communicated, trained to, and followed.
- Audits and Inspections: Conduct scheduled audits on machine performance and support the implementation of robust programs for continuous improvement, including space inspections, audits, and surveillances.
- Quality Control: Be accountable to AS9100D guidelines and drive a "quality-first" culture across all manufacturing operations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, AM service, machine shop to ensure smooth operations and to resolve process issues.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement using structured problem solving (A3/8D), waste elimination, and targeted kaizen to improve flow and performance.
- Documentation: Standardize processes and work content to reduce variation, improve first-pass yield, and enable predictable staffing models and flexible labor deployment.
- Training: Partner with Operations, Safety, and Quality to develop, implement, and maintain the company's training platform, ensuring all employees remain current on required role-specific training, certifications, and company policies. Conduct routine training audits and verify training effectiveness through regular on-the-floor observations, coaching, and employee interactions. Work with frontline leaders to identify skill gaps, reinforce standard work, and ensure employees can consistently demonstrate competency while performing their daily responsibilities. Monitor training compliance, maintain accurate training records, and drive continuous improvements to training content and delivery methods to support operational excellence, safety, quality, and workforce development.
- Additional Responsibilities: Undertake additional tasks as needed to meet departmental objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specifications, electrical schematics, etc.).
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff.
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment in dynamic production environments.
- Experience supporting process development.
- Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably with a focus in Additive Manufacturing.
- Experience training others, coaching teammates, or providing technical guidance in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to develop cross-functional relationships as a well-respected, trusted partner.
- Ability to think and work autonomously when required, and to perform under pressure to logically troubleshoot systems and processes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Process specialist works in a manufacturing setting, which may include long hours on the factory floor, overtime, computer work and meetings. The role may involve occasional nights/weekend work.
COMPENSATION
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S02 - S04 as evaluated through our interview process.
- Specialist 2 / S02: $36.09 – $49.63/hr
- Specialist 3 / S03: $41.69 – $57.32/hr
- Specialist 4 / S04: $48.16 – $66.22/hr
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.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
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.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Purpose
Divergent seeks a driven and adept Training Specialist focused on designing, implementing, and optimizing industrial processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our manufacturing facility. They will work closely with our production & service teams to develop and enhance processes related to Additive Manufacturing (AM) and auxiliary equipment. We aim to set a new standard in aerospace and automotive manufacturing, and we need a proactive team member to help redefine the future of manufacturing and automation.
The Role
- Process Design and Implementation: Develop and refine process instructions. Ensure these processes are diligently communicated, trained to, and followed.
- Audits and Inspections: Conduct scheduled audits on machine performance and support the implementation of robust programs for continuous improvement, including space inspections, audits, and surveillances.
- Quality Control: Be accountable to AS9100D guidelines and drive a "quality-first" culture across all manufacturing operations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, AM service, machine shop to ensure smooth operations and to resolve process issues.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement using structured problem solving (A3/8D), waste elimination, and targeted kaizen to improve flow and performance.
- Documentation: Standardize processes and work content to reduce variation, improve first-pass yield, and enable predictable staffing models and flexible labor deployment.
- Training: Partner with Operations, Safety, and Quality to develop, implement, and maintain the company's training platform, ensuring all employees remain current on required role-specific training, certifications, and company policies. Conduct routine training audits and verify training effectiveness through regular on-the-floor observations, coaching, and employee interactions. Work with frontline leaders to identify skill gaps, reinforce standard work, and ensure employees can consistently demonstrate competency while performing their daily responsibilities. Monitor training compliance, maintain accurate training records, and drive continuous improvements to training content and delivery methods to support operational excellence, safety, quality, and workforce development.
- Additional Responsibilities: Undertake additional tasks as needed to meet departmental objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specifications, electrical schematics, etc.).
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff.
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment in dynamic production environments.
- Experience supporting process development.
- Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably with a focus in Additive Manufacturing.
- Experience training others, coaching teammates, or providing technical guidance in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to develop cross-functional relationships as a well-respected, trusted partner.
- Ability to think and work autonomously when required, and to perform under pressure to logically troubleshoot systems and processes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Process specialist works in a manufacturing setting, which may include long hours on the factory floor, overtime, computer work and meetings. The role may involve occasional nights/weekend work.
COMPENSATION
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S02 - S04 as evaluated through our interview process.
- Specialist 2 / S02: $36.09 – $49.63/hr
- Specialist 3 / S03: $41.69 – $57.32/hr
- Specialist 4 / S04: $48.16 – $66.22/hr
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.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
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.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Training Specialist
Align your degree to the role
PERM requires your degree to directly support the job duties. An instructional design, education, or HR degree strengthens your case. A general business degree may trigger an audit if the Training Specialist position lists specialized curriculum development requirements.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC's public disclosure data to identify companies that have previously sponsored Training Specialist roles under PERM. Repeat filers understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-petition than first-time sponsors.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Training Specialist openings by employers with active green card filing history, so you spend time applying to roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process, not an afterthought.
Clarify sponsorship before accepting an offer
Ask directly whether the employer will cover PERM and I-140 filing costs and whether they use in-house counsel or outside immigration attorneys. Training departments at large corporations often have established sponsorship workflows; smaller firms may not.
Document your specialized training credentials early
Gather certificates in eLearning authoring tools, instructional design methodologies, or corporate training frameworks before you start applying. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize whether your qualifications match the prevailing-wage level the employer certifies on the LCA.
Verify the prevailing wage before your first interview
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the DOL prevailing wage for Training Specialist roles in your target city. If an employer's posted salary falls below the applicable wage level, PERM certification will fail regardless of how strong your credentials are.
Green Card Training Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Training Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Training Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials in instructional design or organizational development, EB-2 may apply. The employer's job requirements, not your personal credentials, determine which category the PERM petition targets.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Training Specialist?
H-1B visa is a temporary status renewed in three-year increments with an annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The timeline is longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than repeated renewal cycles.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position at the prevailing wage. This requires a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings, before filing. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, the employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I find Training Specialist employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate filters Training Specialist job listings by employers with documented green card filing history, so you can focus your search on companies that have already committed to PERM sponsorship. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship policies only after an offer is made.
Can my employer require me to stay for a set period in exchange for green card sponsorship?
Employers commonly ask sponsored employees to sign repayment agreements covering immigration filing costs if you leave within one to two years of the green card being approved. These agreements are legally enforceable in many states. Review any repayment clause carefully before signing, and confirm whether it covers attorney fees, PERM filing costs, or both.