Lyten

Supplier Quality Engineer

San Leandro, California

Sponsorship not specified$106k-$159kDetected 42 days ago

Project ManagementSupply ChainCommunicationCollaborationMentoringProcurement

About the role

This role involves significant coordination with internal and external stakeholders, strong QMS acumen, and leading statistical process control activities for critical components.

Engage with other members of technical sourcing unit to assess prospective supply chain partners, coordinate supplier quality audits, and maintain supplier scorecards.
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.
Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
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.

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.

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:
Pay Transparency Disclosure:

Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress - together.

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:

This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
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)
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.

Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success - where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone's ideas are heard.
Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer.
EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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.

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

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