Supplier Quality Engineer

Lyten, Inc.; San Leandro, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in California to lead quality across the direct material supply base. You will own supplier nonconformance lifecycle, drive continuous improvement, and partner with sourcing, QA, and engineering teams to ensure conforming materials enter production.

Qualifications include a master's or bachelor’s in engineering or science, PPAP experience, and strong QMS knowledge. Domestic and international travel ~20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 1+ years of related experience or Bachelor's with 3+ years in engineering/science.
• Hands-on PPAP experience and supplier qualification in mass production.
• Strong PM and communication skills to align internal/external teams.
• Deep familiarity with QMS and tools such as 8D, SPC, FMEA.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Run supplier quality performance tracking and data-driven escalation.
• Own lifecycle of supplier nonconformances: root cause, corrective actions, and containment.
• Coordinate supplier quality audits and maintain supplier scorecards.
• Identify systemic risks and drive continuous improvement across supply base.
• Establish IQC procedures for direct materials and acceptance standards.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to resolve direct material quality issues.

Skills

PPAP

QMS ISO9001

8D

SPC

FMEA

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

APQP

Job description

**Supplier Quality Engineer** **Role Overview** Lyten is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join our team and drive quality assurance efforts across our direct material supply base. In this role, you will be a critical partner in ensuring our suppliers meet the rigorous quality standards required to deliver world-class products. This role involves significant coordination with internal and external stakeholders, strong QMS acumen, and leading statistical process control activities for critical components. **Key Responsibilities*** Run point on supplier quality performance in a manufacturing environment by collecting data, deducing trends, and escalating findings to internal and external teams.* Owning the full lifecycle of supplier nonconformances, including root cause investigations, corrective action verification, special adoptions, and escape containment and disposition.* Engage with other members of technical sourcing unit to assess prospective supply chain partners, coordinate supplier quality audits, and maintain supplier scorecards.* Identifying systemic supplier quality risks and championing continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.* Establish incoming quality control (IQC) procedures for direct materials, including defining inspection criteria, sampling plans, and acceptance standards to ensure only conforming materials enter production.* Lead cross-functional discussions with external partners, Supplier Industrialization Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Quality Control, and Equipment Engineering to monitor, assess, and resolve quality issues related to direct materials.**Qualifications*** Master's degree in engineering (e.g., electrical, manufacturing), or general science (e.g., chemistry) or a related field AND 1+ years of related experience ...OR bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., electrical, manufacturing), or general science (e.g., chemistry) or a related field AND 3+ years of related experience ...OR equivalent experience.* Hands-on experience implementing PPAP and qualifying suppliers in a mass production environment.* Strong project management and communication skills to align internal and external stakeholders.* Deep familiarity with QMS frameworks (ISO9001, AS9100, or IATF16949) and quality tools such as 8D, SPC, and FMEA.* Ability to travel domestically and internationally on average 20% of the time, with some trips being on short notice.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience qualifying suppliers through structured frameworks such as APQP. Track-record of leading supplier quality audits, coaching suppliers on industry practices, and executing supplier quality agreements. Previous experience with battery materials or chemical processing is strongly preferred.**Physical Requirements:*** Must be able to travel between facilities and lift up to 70 pounds* No physical limitation to wear PPE, including respirators when required**Compensations Range:**The expected base salary range for this position is between$106,000.00 - $159,000.00The 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.**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.### The Lyten StoryFounded 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 GrapheneTM, 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.