Lyten · 2 days ago
Sr Quality Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $192K/yr
5+ years expLyten is leading an industrial revolution through its innovative supermaterial, Lyten 3D Graphene™, which is set to transform various industries including energy and mobility. The Sr Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring quality on assigned production lines, leading investigations into quality issues, and developing quality reports while mentoring junior engineers.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the quality owner of assigned production lines (Pouch & Cylindrical)
Actively monitor, address in-line quality issues
Lead structured investigations using 5Why, Fishbone, and DOE methodologies
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering
Minimum of 2 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)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or similar qualification
Prior experience leading technicians or engineers
Benefits
Tier based bonus
Equity
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Corporate discounts
Paid holidays
PTO and sick time
401K
Employee relocation plan (if applicable)
Company
Lyten
Lyten is a supermaterial applications company that develops, sources, and manufactures low-carbon footprint products.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$367MKey Investors
The Luxembourg Future FundUS Department of EnergyPrime Movers Lab
2024-07-18Series Unknown
2024-01-30Grant· $4M
2023-09-12Series B· $200M
Leadership Team
Daniel Cook
CEO, Co-founder, & Investor, Lyten Inc
Recent News
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