Sr Director, Quality

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.

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.

As we scale from advanced development into high-volume manufacturing, quality is not a compliance exercise, it is a core competitive advantage. We are looking for a Director of Quality to architect and own this capability from the ground up.

This is a foundational leadership position. You will design and deploy Lyten's Quality Management System, build and develop a high-performing quality organization across four disciplines, and embed a culture of quality across engineering, manufacturing, and the supply chain. You will be the executive voice for quality as Lyten scales from pilot production toward full commercial volumes; and you will build systems designed to grow with us.

The Four Pillars of Quality

1. Quality Engineering Lead design and process FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA) in partnership with product and process engineering teams. Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics, measurement system analysis (MSA/GR&R), and control plans. Drive DVT/PVT readiness and product qualification. Champion design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-reliability (DFR) principles so quality is built in, not inspected in.

2. Manufacturing Quality Deploy in-process quality controls, statistical process control (SPC), and real-time monitoring to protect production output. Own non-conformance management, CAPA, and structured problem-solving (8D, A3). Lead first article inspection (FAI), process audits, and final inspection/release criteria. Partner with operations to drive yield improvement and scrap reduction programs.

3. Supplier Quality Build and manage Lyten's supplier quality infrastructure from scratch — including the Approved Vendor List (AVL), supplier qualification and audit programs, incoming quality inspection (IQC) standards, and the supplier corrective action (SCAR) process. Develop supplier scorecards and partner with procurement on strategic supplier development to raise the baseline quality of the supply chain.

4. Systems Quality (QMS) Design and implement a QMS framework aligned to ISO 9001, with a roadmap toward IATF 16949+ as Lyten scales into multiple markets. Own document control, records management, internal audit programs, and management review cadence. Select and deploy an eQMS platform. Ensure the system is audit-ready and aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.

Building a Scalable Quality System

Lyten's quality system must be designed for where we are going, not just where we are today. You will architect a system that is rigorous at every stage of growth without creating overhead that slows innovation.

• Foundation (Now): Establish the QMS structure, core quality processes, foundational metrics, and a quality-first culture across the organization.
• Pilot Scale (Near-Term): Mature supplier qualification, deploy process controls on the manufacturing line, and achieve initial certification milestones.
• High Volume (Growth): Introduce automation in quality inspection, scale supplier quality globally, integrate digital quality data systems, and support customer audits at volume.

The right candidate will think about this system architecturally, building process frameworks and team structures that don't need to be rebuilt at each growth inflection.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish Lyten's QMS from the ground up, targeting ISO 9001 certification and building a roadmap to IATF 16949+
• Hire, build, and develop a quality organization spanning quality engineering, manufacturing quality, and supplier quality
• Serve as the primary quality interface with customers; supporting audits, quality agreements, and product qualification
• Partner with product and process engineering to integrate quality early in the development cycle
• Report quality KPIs to the executive team: yield, DPPM, CAPA closure rate, supplier scorecard performance, cost of poor quality (COPQ)
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, A3, Kaizen)
• Select and implement an eQMS platform suited to Lyten's scale and trajectory
• Develop a risk management framework that proactively identifies and mitigates quality risks across the value chain
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards for all Lyten markets including but not limited to battery, energy storage products, sensors, composites and concrete additives

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years in quality, with 4+ years in senior quality leadership in a manufacturing environment
• Doctorate degree in engineering or general sciences AND 12+ years of experience in Quality OR Master's degree in engineering or general sciences AND 14+ years of experience in Quality OR Bachelor's degree in engineering or general sciences AND 16+ years of experience in Quality OR equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly transforming a QMS
• Deep expertise across multiple quality disciplines (QE, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, systems quality)
• Hands-on experience with FMEA, SPC, CAPA, MSA, and control plans
• ISO 9001 lead auditor experience or equivalent; IATF 16949+ familiarity a strong plus
• Experience in a hardware, advanced manufacturing, or deep-tech environment
• Strong leadership and cross-functional influence, you build trust with engineering, operations, and all product groups

Preferred

• Experience in battery, energy storage, semiconductor, or automotive manufacturing
• Familiarity with UL, UN 38.3, IEC 62133, or other energy storage standards
• Experience selecting and deploying eQMS platforms (ETQ, Greenlight Guru, MasterControl, or similar)
• Startup or scale-up experience including comfort with ambiguity and a genuine builder mindset

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to work in a lab standing up to 8 hours each day.

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$170,700.00 - $256,100.00

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.

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.

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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.