Director, Cell Manufacturing

We are leading a materials revolution. At Lyten, we're not just developing advanced supermaterials, we're about to change the world as we know it. Our team is at the forefront of a fundamental transformation that will impact nearly every industry, making a massive global improvement.

Our mission is to achieve gigaton-scale decarbonization impact, and we're building a new ecosystem of decarbonization applications to make it a reality. With Lyten 3D Graphene, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible by improving energy storage, developing stronger and lighter plastics, and creating advanced sensors that can detect beyond today's limits.

Join our team and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We need a diverse set of perspectives and expertise to take on some of the world's toughest scientific, engineering, and commercial challenges while also having a fun and rewarding career! Are you ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and help us scale Lyten 3D Graphene into all of its many potential applications and be a part of this groundbreaking transformation.

We're looking for passionate and talented individuals who want to work at Lyten and help create a brighter future for generations to come!

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross functional teams of design, quality, program management, supply chain and operations to develop prototype Li-S cell designs in multiple form factors (at least pouch and small cylindrical) for commercial application.

• Guide the design / manufacturing concepts and specific requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques for Li-S battery manufacturing.

• Be hands on and lead manufacturing engineering team to develop the process, manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tests, and suppliers to meet operational requirements at our internal manufacturing facility.

• Solve problems and make data driven decisions, utilizing statistical processes like statistical process control (SPC) to monitor the manufacturing process.

• Set goals for areas of improvement, construct a plan, and drive the evolution of the manufacturing process to achieve management targets using key process indicators.

• Establish group objectives and individual work goals consistent with the overall product development goals.

• Assess employee performance and provide coaching and feedback to improve performance.

• Ensure manufacturing engineers follow appropriate design methodology and general guidelines, hold design reviews in accordance with product development goals.

• Engage early in the design process to provide feedback to the design team as well as prepare for product manufacturing.

• Support manufacturing operations as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field

• 11+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience with 5+ years of people management.

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex process development and ongoing support issues of a broad scope using independent judgement.

• Excellent people skills with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees.

• Possess strong program management and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Battery R&D and Manufacturing in a commercial lithium-ion environment

• 5+ years of experience with new technologies (non-conventional lithium-ion) in an R&D group or a battery start-up

• Knowledge of Solid Works

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Physical Work Requirements:

• Able to lift 25 lls and stand for many hours per day

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$170,700.00 - $256,100.00

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, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

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

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

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