Staff Process Quality Engineer: Battery Manufacturing

Lyten, Inc.

San Leandro (CA)

On-site

USD 141,100 - 211,700

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a Staff Process Quality Engineer to bridge production, engineering, and quality. You will own production lines, lead structured investigations, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data analysis, visualization, and automation using tools like JMP/Tableau, Python, or R, with emphasis on DOE, FMEA, and ISO9001 quality systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

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 ISO9001 systems.
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (JMP, Minitab, Tableau, or equivalent).
Experience in Python or R for statistical analysis or automation.

Responsibilities

Production Line & Ownership: Own quality of assigned production lines; lead investigations using 5Why, Fishbone, 6-sigma, or DOE; document corrective actions.
Reporting & Data Analysis: Develop weekly quality reports with visualization; provide KPI trend analyses; automate repetitive data tasks using Python or R.
Training, Mentorship, & Team Development: Mentor technicians and junior engineers on root cause analysis and quality methods; support cross-training between pouch and cylindrical lines.
Standards, Systems & Compliance: Drive SOPs, audits, maintain QMS and NC systems; ensure timely closure of CAPAs (15 days) and preventive actions (3 months).
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead projects to improve process efficiency and reduce failures; benchmark best practices and scale across facilities.