Quality Engineer at Lyten

Skellefteå, Vasterbotten County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Mobility, Construction, Defense, Advanced MaterialsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (inferred from "Educational background and previous experience required" and "Bachel" likely referring to Bachelor's)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the Program Quality Manager and cross-functional teams to actively contribute to the strategic development and execution of the Program Quality Plan, ensuring alignment with APQP methodology and business objectives
  • Take ownership of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) - ensuring documentation is prepared according to customer-specific requirements and submitted in alignment with project timelines and the latest standards
  • Manage Change Management (CM) cases, ensuring all engineering changes are assessed for quality impact, documented appropriately, and closed in a timely manner
  • Participate in cross-functional APQP activities, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams to ensure robust product and process design
  • Support DM activities by reviewing deviation changes, tracking validation status and helping ensure potential quality risks are identified and addressed early in the development process
  • Coordinate and support process and product validations, including MSA, capability studies, run-at-rate, and production trials leading to SOP
  • Monitor open quality-related risks and issues within the program and track their closure via structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa)
  • Interface with customer quality and engineering teams during program development to ensure expectations are understood, documented, and integrated into the launch process
  • Lead or support internal Gate Reviews, ensuring all quality deliverables are met before progressing to the next project phase
  • Prepare and present quality performance data and readiness status during program reviews and management updates
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing and applying lessons learned from previous programs and product launches
  • Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, production, logistics, supplier quality) to ensure alignment on program milestones and quality requirements
  • Support supplier PPAP reviews, incoming part validation, and ensure supplier quality readiness in alignment with program timelines
  • Ensure all customer portals are monitored for updates to program-specific quality deliverables and requirements during development phases

Skills

APQP
PPAP
Quality Planning
Product Validation
Process Validation
Quality Management

Lyten

Develops 3D graphene for clean energy

About Lyten

Lyten develops and applies three-dimensional graphene to support clean energy initiatives. This material is lighter, stronger, and cleaner, making it suitable for industries aiming for net-zero emissions. Lyten's main clients are large companies in high carbon-emission sectors looking for sustainable solutions. They create applications using their 3D graphene to help these sectors reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability. A significant product is their Lithium-Sulfur battery, which could enhance the affordability and efficiency of electric vehicles. Lyten's goal is to drive innovation across various industries through their materials platform, contributing to the decarbonization movement. Their revenue comes from partnerships and product sales, and they have secured substantial investments from major corporations.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$357MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on lithium-sulfur technology amidst advancing alternatives poses a risk.
Integration challenges from Cuberg acquisition may impact production timelines.
$1 billion Gigafactory investment could strain finances if demand falls short.

Differentiation

Lyten transforms methane into 3D Graphene, a tunable supermaterial for decarbonization.
Their lithium-sulfur batteries target automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.
Lyten's polymer composite reduces plastic usage by up to 50% without losing integrity.

Upsides

Lyten's $1 billion Gigafactory investment scales lithium-sulfur battery production.
Partnership with Stellantis enhances market reach in the automotive sector.
$650 million support from US Ex-Im Bank boosts financial stability for expansion.

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