Supplier Quality Engineer

Lyten Poland Sp. z o. o; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Poland Sp. z o. o is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure high quality across supplier networks.

You will act as a subject matter expert in incoming inspection and SQE activities, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to uphold rigorous quality standards. The role requires a Master’s degree in Engineering, at least three years in manufacturing, and fluent English and Polish. Knowledge of AIAG quality tools such as FMEA, MSA, SPC, and PPAP is essential, as is ISO

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) enabling effective collaboration with international teams and suppliers.
• Fluent Polish (spoken and written) for local communication.
• Strong meeting facilitation skills, particularly for customer-reported problem analysis.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies: 8D, 5 Why, PDCA.
• Proficiency in automotive quality tools in line with AIAG standards: FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, APQP / PPAP.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes to enable effective quality analysis.
• Basic knowledge of electronics.
• Supplier auditor qualifications.
• Proven knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
• Former battery industry experience (additional plus).

Responsibilities

• Work in compliance with health & safety regulations, quality management system, and environmental management system requirements.
• Promote and implement quality standards and a quality mindset across the organization.
• Co-create and execute the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) strategic development plan.
• Report supplier quality activities and KPIs to the Quality Manager.
• Support production and other departments in resolving actual or potential supplier-related quality issues.
• Manage supplier complaints and non-conformities in line with defined procedures.
• Cooperate with suppliers to drive continuous quality improvement.
• Define process and product requirements for new components in cooperation with Customer Quality Support, including APQP, FMEA for incoming inspection processes, SPC development and monitoring and control of special characteristics.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and applicable legal requirements.
• Support incoming inspection activities and production issues related to material quality.
• Maintain and update system procedures related to supplier quality assurance.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

ISO 9001

Supplier audits

Problem solving

English fluency

Polish fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

As part of Lyten Poland’s continued organizational growth and focus on building strong, long-term supplier relationships, we are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure high quality standards within the area of responsibility and to actively promote a strong quality culture across the organization. The role acts as a subject matter expert in Incoming Inspection and Supplier Quality Engineering, representing Lyten towards suppliers (and customers when required), while serving as a role model for continuous improvement, ownership, and innovative problem-solving.

Key responsibilities

• Work in compliance with health & safety regulations, quality management system, and environmental management system requirements
• Promote and implement quality standards and a quality mindset across the organization
• Co-create and execute the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) strategic development plan
• Report supplier quality activities and KPIs to the Quality Manager
• Support production and other departments in resolving actual or potential supplier-related quality issues
• Manage supplier complaints and non-conformities in line with defined procedures
• Cooperate with suppliers to drive continuous quality improvement
• Define process and product requirements for new components in cooperation with Customer Quality Support, including APQP, FMEA for incoming inspection processes, SPC development and monitoring and control of special characteristics
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and applicable legal requirements
• Support incoming inspection activities and production issues related to material quality
• Maintain and update system procedures related to supplier quality assurance

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Fluent English (spoken and written) enabling effective collaboration with international teams and suppliers
• Fluent Polish (spoken and written) for local communication
• Strong meeting facilitation skills, particularly for customer-reported problem analysis
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies: 8D, 5 Why, PDCA
• Proficiency in automotive quality tools in line with AIAG standards: FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, APQP / PPAP
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes to enable effective quality analysis
• Basic knowledge of electronics
• Supplier auditor qualifications
• Proven knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015
• Former battery industry experience (additional plus)

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate. Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation. Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference. Founded in 2015 in Silicon Valley, California, Lyten is transforming the future of energy and materials innovation to build a stronger, more resilient world. Our breakthrough innovation, Lyten 3D Graphene™, is a brand-new supermaterial that enables the creation of products that perform better and cost less. Lyten is rapidly scaling operations across the U.S. and Europe. Our lithium–sulfur (Li‑S) batteries—free from nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite—deliver higher energy density and lighter weight while enabling a more secure, independent supply chain and a next‑generation alternative to traditional lithium‑ion chemistry. The acquisition of Northvolt’s assets in California, Poland, Sweden, and Germany has established a strong foundation for Lyten’s global energy storage growth, including Europe’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility. Beyond battery systems, Lyten’s platform technology extends to high-performance concrete admixtures, advanced composites, adhesives, and sensors, redefining material performance across industries from automotive and aerospace to construction and defense. Lyten has raised over $625 million in equity and received support from the U.S. Export‑Import Bank to provide up to $650 million in financing for international customer energy storage projects. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Energy Companies,” one of TIME’s “Top Green Technology Companies,” and a Silicon Valley Defense Group Top 100 National Security Company, Lyten is leading the next wave of high‑performance materials and energy systems that enhance energy security and supply chain resilience. Our lithium–sulfur batteries have been selected to power Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV. Behind every Lyten innovation is a world‑class team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders from some of the most respected technology, energy, and manufacturing companies — all united by a shared mission to make a lasting global impact. We’re entering an exciting growth phase — expanding production, launching new products, and hiring exceptional talent across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and commercialization. If you’re ready to shape the next era of advanced materials and product innovation — while working alongside some of the brightest minds in science and engineering — join Lyten and help us build the next industrial revolution.