Operations Analyst

Operations Analyst

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

We are seeking a hands-on, technical candidate to serve as the backbone of our data and simulation efforts. As a member of the team, this candidate will operate at the intersection of manufacturing operations, data, and strategy and will be responsible for scoping, conceptualizing, and implementing high impact tools that drive factory operations.

The Role

You will act as a translator between functional groups and leadership, partnering with cross functional stakeholders (Factory Data Acquisition, Data, Software, and Operations) to turn messy systems data into actionable insight. This is an applied, hands-on role that combines data engineering, analysis, and system design to make our operations measurable, predictable, and optimizable.

Responsibilities

• Extend, tune, and maintain a discrete-event simulation that drives factory performance, forecasts demand, and simulates factory scaling scenarios.
• Partner with leadership to define, implement, and operationalize a measurement framework that translates raw data into structured KPIs, revealing operational efficiency, quality, and financial insights.
• Conceptualize internal tools including optimization tools, state machines, and dashboards that translate operational functions into parameterized data models to forecast, optimize, and drive behavior across floor level operators, managers and executives.
• Collaborate with factory operations and engineering teams to identify tool gaps and scope and drive internal and external tool implementations.
• Collaborate with factory data teams to identify data gaps and scope and drive projects to connect factory sensors, equipment, MES, ERP, and other operational systems.
• Support and drive projects from discovery to full implementation, including requirement definition, data backed proposals, functional prototyping, and ultimately formal implementation via internal/external software teams.
• Contribute to business case modeling and ROI justification for internal or external tool investments.
• Conduct a broad range of ad-hoc analysis spanning from process efficiency to complex scenario analyses that inform scheduling, staffing, and investment decisions.
• Create presentations, visual workflows, diagrams, and prototypes to communicate complex problems clearly and align stakeholders in a common direction.
• Clean, validate, and prepare data for analysis and simulation.
• Document systems, pipelines, and assumptions clearly to enable scaling.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience in data analytics, process improvement, or similar roles
• Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, data pipelines, APIs, light scripting)
• Strong proficiency in SQL and relational data modeling
• Demonstrated ability to perform descriptive and diagnostic analysis, basic statistics, and visualization
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing terminology and operational data modeling (cycle time, yield, throughput)
• Demonstrated competency with data visualization tools like Power BI (or related)
• Demonstrated competency with UI/workflow visualization tools (Figma, Illustrator, Visio)
• Strong experience with presentation/organizational tools (Microsoft Suite, Atlassian Suite, Project Management Software, Smartsheet)
• Experience gathering project requirements from stakeholders and taking a project from initial concept to finished product
• Strong presentation and oral skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences for stakeholders internal and external to the organization
• Ability to translate messy and emergent business challenges into structured problem statements
• Focus on detail, iterative design, human centered design, and systems thinking
• Comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to lean on and implement AI tools into daily workflow

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a start-up, consulting, or similar high-growth, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Experience interfacing with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints
• Familiarity with basic financial concepts and modeling
• Familiarity with MES/ERP/SCADA (OPC‑UA, MTConnect, MES/ERP systems)
• Familiarity with operations research / optimization methods (OR Tools, Optuna)
• Familiarity with statistical / machine‑learning fundamentals and simulation frameworks (SimPy, AnyLogic)

Work Environment

• Office: Desk work, programming, and design tasks.
• Shop floor: Machine operation, handling parts, exposure to high noise levels, machine electrical systems, and varying temperature conditions.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job.

• S04: $95,680.00 - $131,040.00

Pay Range $95,680 - $131,040 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.