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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

APQPPPAPQuality PlanningProduct ValidationProcess ValidationQuality Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Quality Engineer position?

The position is full-time.

Is this Quality Engineer role remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills or experiences are required for the Quality Engineer role?

Key responsibilities include collaborating on Program Quality Plans using APQP methodology, owning the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), managing Change Management cases, participating in DFMEA/PFMEA/Control Plans, and supporting validations like MSA and capability studies.

What is the company culture like at Lyten?

Lyten emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and purpose, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and making a real-world impact through innovative supermaterials.

What makes a strong candidate for this Quality Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have experience with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, change management, and quality validation processes like MSA and capability studies, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and solve problems using methods like 8D or 5-Why.

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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