Staff Process Quality Engineer

Lyten; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 141,100 - 211,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tier-based bonus

Equity

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Staff Process Quality Engineer to own production-line quality, lead investigations, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing. The role emphasizes problem solving with DOE/6-sigma, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

You will mentor technicians, develop SOPs, and ensure QMS compliance while delivering actionable insights that improve yield and defect trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical field.
• 7+ years in quality and process engineering.
• 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, etc.).
• Experience with Python or R for statistics or automation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own quality on assigned production lines and monitor in-line quality.
• Lead structured investigations using 5Why, Fishbone, 6-sigma, and DOE methods.
• Deliver weekly quality reports with data visualization.
• Provide trend analysis and KPIs; identify data automation opportunities.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers in root cause analysis.
• Develop and audit SOPs; maintain QMS and NC systems.

Skills

DOE

SPC

FMEA

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

Data analysis

Python or R

Communication & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Eyelit

Confluence

Jira

Siemens

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.

We are seeking a proactive and innovative Staff 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 Senior 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.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Document and communicate findings with clear corrective and preventive actions.
• 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 analyses

Training, 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 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 - $211,700.00

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.

Benefits

• tier based bonus
• equity
• healthcare
• dental
• vision
• corporate discounts
• paid holidays
• PTO and sick time
• 401K
• employee relocation plan (if applicable)

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

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.