Manager, Process Quality Engineer

Lyten•San Leandro, CA

1d•$141,100 - $211,700

About The Position

Lyten is seeking a proactive and innovative Manager, Process Quality Engineer to join its Engineering team. The role connects production, engineering, and quality, with ownership of assigned production lines and emphasis on problem-solving, statistical analysis, and process innovation. The manager partners with cross-functional teams to support high-quality product delivery, scalable processes, and continuous improvement aligned with quality standards and company objectives. The role includes overseeing production-line quality, investigating and resolving issues, analyzing and reporting quality data, mentoring technicians and junior engineers, maintaining quality systems and compliance, and leading process-improvement initiatives. It also supports scaling processes across facilities. The position may require occasional work in a dry room and access to export-controlled technology and information, subject to government authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field.
At least 7 years of combined experience in quality and process engineering.
At least 3 years of experience leading a team.
At least 3 years of experience 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 such as JMP, Minitab, Tableau, or equivalent.
Experience using Python or R for statistical analysis or automation.
Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including reporting to executive-level audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience in battery manufacturing, including pouch, cylindrical, or formation processes.
Familiarity with MES/QMS systems such as Eyelit, Confluence, Jira, or Siemens.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or similar qualification.
Prior experience leading technicians or engineers.

Responsibilities

Serve as the quality owner of assigned production lines and monitor and address in-line quality issues.
Lead structured investigations using 5 Why, Fishbone, Six Sigma, and/or DOE methodologies.
Document and communicate investigation findings with clear corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and deliver weekly quality reports with data visualization using JMP, Tableau, or equivalent tools.
Analyze trends and provide predictive insights tied to KPIs such as yield, failure rates, and defect trends.
Identify repetitive data tasks and implement automation using Python or R.
Use metrology tools and services such as SEM, Karl Fischer, and mass spectrometry.
Perform Gauge R&R and tolerance analyses.
Mentor technicians and junior engineers in root cause analysis, structured problem-solving, and quality methods.
Support cross-training between pouch and cylindrical production lines.
Drive SOP creation and audits to ensure full coverage of quality checks.
Help maintain QMS and Non-Conformance systems.
Ensure corrective actions close 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 failures, or resolve recurring issues.
Benchmark best practices through conference participation and implement relevant learnings.
Support the Engineering Manager in scaling processes across facilities.