Sr. Quality Systems Engineer
Lyten · San Francisco Bay Area
📍 San Jose, CA💰 $128,200via workdayFirst listed here 2026-08-21
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Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.
At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.
We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Systems Engineer to join our Lyten Quality team. The Quality Systems Engineers will be a key member of the Quality organization responsible for designing, implementing, standardizing, and continuously improving the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
This is a hands-on role. The successful candidate will help build the QMS infrastructure required to support rapid growth while ensuring that processes remain practical, scalable, and aligned with customer and regulatory requirements. This role requires a candidate who is a thinker AND a doer – someone who can prioritize among competing opportunities, collaboratively develop a first revision solution, ensure effective adoption, and successfully drive continuous improvement at an appropriate pace.
Responsibilities:
QMS Development
Maintain accurate assessment of current state of QMS across all locations and businesses
Regularly perform risk-based gap assessment of QMS relative to regulatory requirements, customer expectations, quality standards, and business needs.
Prioritize gap closure and continuous improvement opportunities
Architect and build/improve QMS to appropriately close gaps
QMS Implementation
Ensure effective and efficient roll-out of quality management system changes
Maintain accurate documentation of QMS
Lead effective ongoing QMS training
For some QMS elements, provide direct administrative control and execution
QMS Continuous Improvement
Monitor and respond to feedback from businesses on effectiveness and efficiency of QMS.
Address findings from audits – both internal and external.
Provide regular updates to business leaders on status and plans for QMS
Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of combined experience in quality and process engineering
Strong knowledge of ISO9001 Quality Systems
Experience with a variety of QMS software solutions and approaches
Direct operational experience with Internal Auditing, Document Management, Change Management, and Problem Solving
Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including reporting up to executive level.
Preferred:
Experience with IATF16949 and VDA6.X
Experience with APQP tools
Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint
Physical & Mental Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand and use a computer for extended periods of time.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to lift, up to 30 lbs.
No physical limitations to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when required.
Must collaborate and work well with other team members.
Must be able to occasionally work in a dry room setting.
Compensations Range:
The expected base salary range for this position is between
$128,200.00 - $192,400.00 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, ben
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