Manager, Process Quality Engineer

Lyten, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & equity

Healthcare

Dental & vision

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. in San Leandro, CA, seeks a Manager, Process Quality Engineer to own production-line quality, lead root-cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement using DOE, SPC, and six-sigma methods.

You will mentor technicians, develop SOPs, and partner with engineering and operations to deliver high-quality products. The role requires 7+ years in quality/process engineering, 3+ years leading teams, and experience in battery cell manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of quality and process engineering experience.
• 3+ years leading a team.
• 3+ years in battery cell manufacturing and/or development.
• Strong knowledge of DOE, SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, and ISO 9001.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (JMP, Minitab, Tableau).
• Experience in Python or R for statistical analysis or automation.

Responsibilities

• Own production-line quality and act as the quality owner.
• Lead investigations using 5Whys, Fishbone, 6-sigma, or DOE methods.
• Deliver weekly quality reports with data visualization.
• Perform Gauge R&R and tolerance analyses.
• Mentor technicians and engineers on root cause analysis.

Skills

Quality engineering

Process engineering

DOE

SPC

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Python or R

Cross-functional

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Tableau

Eyelit

Confluence

Jira

Siemens MES

Job description

Manager, Process Quality Engineer### Manager, Process Quality EngineerApply: San Leandro, California: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100733Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D GrapheneTM, 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.Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.We are seeking a proactive and innovative Manger, Process Quality Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role bridges production, engineering, and quality with a focus on ownership of production lines, problem-solving, statistical analysis, and process innovation. The Manager, Process Quality Engineer will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery, scalable processes, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Quality standards and company objectives. **Responsibilities:**Production Line & Ownership* Serve as the quality owner of assigned production lines.* Actively monitor, address in-line quality issues.* Lead structured investigations using 5Why, Fishbone, 6-sigma, and/or DOE methodologies.* Document and communicate findings with clear corrective and preventive actions. Reporting & Data Analysis* Develop and deliver weekly quality reports with data visualization (JMP, Tableau, or equivalent).* Provide trend analysis and predictive insights tied to KPIs (yield, failure rates, defect trends).* Identify repetitive data tasks and implement automation using Python or R.* Utilize metrology tools and services such as SEM, Karl Fischer, mass spectrometry, etc.* Perform Gauge R&R and tolerance analysesTraining, Mentorship, & Team Development* Mentor technicians and junior engineers on root cause analysis, structured problem solving, and quality methods.* Support cross-training between pouch and cylindrical lines to build scalable knowledge.Standards, Systems & Compliance* Drive SOP creation and audits, ensuring full coverage of quality checks.* Actively engage to maintain QMS and Non-Conformance (NC) systems* Ensure timely closure of Corrective Actions (within 15 days) and Preventive Actions (within 3 months).Develop, document and own control plans Innovation & Continuous Improvement* Identify and lead innovation projects to improve process efficiency, reduce failure, or solve recurring issues.* Benchmark best practices through conference participation and bring learnings into implementation.* Support the Engineering Manager in scaling processes across facilities. **Requirements & Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical field.* Minimum 7 years of combined experience in quality and process engineering* Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team* Minimum 3 years in battery cell manufacturing and/or development* Strong knowledge of DOE, SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, and ISO 9001 systems.* Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (JMP, Minitab, Tableau, or equivalent).* Experience in Python or R for statistical analysis or automation.* Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including reporting up to executive level.**Preferred:*** Experience in battery manufacturing (pouch, cylindrical, formation).* Familiarity with MES/QMS systems (Eyelit, Confluence, Jira, Siemens).* Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or similar qualification* Prior experience leading technicians or engineers. **Physical & Mental Requirements:*** Must be able to sit, stand and use a computer for extended periods of time.* Must be able to communicate effectively.* Must be able to lift, up to 30 lbs.* No physical limitations to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when required.* Must collaborate and work well with other team members.* Must be able to occasionally work in a dry room setting.**Compensations Range:**The expected base salary range for this position is between$141,100.00 - $211,700.00The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.**Disclosures:****Pay Transparency Disclosure:**This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)**Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:**Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.**Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.****IMPORTANT: Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, interviews or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Lyten Does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. We Do NOT use any messaging apps to recruit or communicate at any time during the recruiting process. Links to the actual job posting will be provided in the email, please verify the position is posted prior to communicating. All genuine job openings will be posted on our careers page and all communications will be from the recruiting team and will be from a @lyten.com email address**.Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.