Supplier Industrialization Engineer

We are leading a materials revolution. At Lyten, we’re not just developing advanced supermaterials, we’re about to change the world as we know it. Our team is at the forefront of a fundamental transformation that will impact nearly every industry, making a massive global improvement.

Our mission is to achieve gigaton-scale decarbonization impact, and we’re building a new ecosystem of decarbonization applications to make it a reality. With Lyten 3D Graphene™, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by improving energy storage, developing stronger and lighter plastics, and creating advanced sensors that can detect beyond today’s limits.

Join our team and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We need a diverse set of perspectives and expertise to take on some of the world’s toughest scientific, engineering, and commercial challenges while also having a fun and rewarding career! Are you ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and help us scale Lyten 3D Graphene™ into all of its many potential applications and be a part of this groundbreaking transformation.

We’re looking for passionate and talented individuals who want to work at Lyten and help create a brighter future for generations to come!

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate supplier onboarding activities and own supplier readiness milestones to ensure proper conformance to technical, quality, and capacity requirements.
• Lead supplier qualification through quality management system audits, PPAP completion, and iterative design feedback.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish clear material specification requirements, testing methodologies, and manufacturing acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with Strategic Sourcing members on supplier selection, BOM optimization, and owning supplier relationships.
• Provide input to suppliers for improving manufacturing processes, quality controls, and overall efficiency in order to optimize yield and cost.
• Provide closed loop feedback on supplier quality by issuing supplier nonconformances, validating CAPAs, and taking preemptive actions to mitigate risk with suppliers.
• Establish testing plans for materials and drive timely completion to support NPI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering (or similar technical field), or evidence of exceptional ability through related industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience relevant to supplier industrialization, supplier quality, or materials development.
• 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.
• Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes (die casting, metal forming, extrusion, injection molding, mechanical assembly, etcetera).
• Knowledge of a variety of analysis techniques for evaluating materials properties.
• Understanding of ISO9001:2015 requirements and the ability to coach external partners on QMS improvements.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on average 20% of the time, with some trips being on short notice.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience qualifying suppliers through structured frameworks such as APQP.
• Involvement in drafting and rolling-out supplier quality agreements.
• Previous employment in the battery industry.

Participation in supplier audits in relation to ISO9001:2015, IATF 16949, and employer requirements.

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between

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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