Senior Manager Quality

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.

Job Scope
High level purpose of function.
The Senior Quality Manager will be responsible for leading/ overseeing the Quality activities of the company. He will be responsible for ensuring that the company's quality activities are executed in accordance with all relevant legislation and best practices as well as leading and managing a comprehensive quality and compliance program and teams, consisting of: Production Quality/Program Quality/Quality Systems and Quality Control. This includes maintaining key certifications, overseeing integrated quality and document control systems, managing customer service, warranty systems, and audits, as well as driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on achieving high customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and trust through effective quality management.

Key Responsibilities
Overall areas of responsibilities and activities
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Recruit and build a functional and competent Quality teams in Ett

• Responsible for competence development of team members in the Quality teams by implementing a continuous training plan for the Quality teams

• Provide leadership and technical expertise within Quality teams

• IATF 16949 Certification: Oversee and achieve IATF 16949 certification, ensuring that all quality management system requirements are met and that continuous improvement initiatives are in place.

• ISO Certification: Manage, implement and maintain ISO certifications, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, to ensure compliance with quality and environmental management standards.

• Integrated QMS: Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated Quality Management System (QMS) that spans across the organization.

• Integrated DCS: Oversee the development, improvement and management of an integrated Document Control System (DCS) to ensure proper documentation and version control of quality-related documents.

• Oversees quality operations for multiple laboratory areas - Downstream, Formation&Ageing, Performance&Life, Safety&Environment. Leads cross-functional and cross-technological projects, quality initiatives, and improvement plans to ensure quality performance. Leads development of Quality managers, experts and teams.

• Customer Service Management: Establish, manage and improve a Customer Service Management system to enhance customer satisfaction, address customer concerns, and ensure exceptional service delivery.

• Warranty System Management: Manage and optimize our warranty system to drive customer satisfaction and product improvement.

• Audit System and Surveillance: Establish and maintain a robust audit system covering product, process, and systems audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

• Identify the requirements and capabilities needed for the QC lab to effectively serve Ett.

• Build and maintain a safety culture by implementing RAs, Safety Audits, and closely working with HSE team

• Manage the project plan for establishment of the QC- lab including layout, specifications, support in the RFQ process and execution of installations and commissioning

• Responsible for keeping an up to date budget of instruments, equipment and tools needed in the QC-lab

• Accountable for MSA studies, method validation, maintenance and calibration plans for the instruments, control and inspection SOP's and training

• Responsible for efficient execution of controls and inspections according to all control plans

• Any other duties and responsibilities required to deliver on company objectives

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: Yes

• Direct reports: Yes

• Authorized to decide on investments according to role and policy.

• Authorized to issue production stops if required.  Yes

• Deliver the appropriate KPI as defined by the CEO NV Ett.

• Define the Quality operations strategy as to align with the Whole Ett strategy

Requirements
Educational background and previous experience required for the role
Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's/MS's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience in managing Production Quality, audits, and quality training programs, Customer service, Warranty systems

• Experience in quality control management role for mechanical and chemical laboratories

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.

• In-depth knowledge of technical cleanliness (TecSa) and FMEA methodologies.

• A track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives and achieving outstanding results.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Leadership experience in a similar role.
Specific skills

• Excellent English proficiency

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, six-sigma (e.g. green belt), 8D, 5S, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949

• Excellent knowledge of Risk Management, Risk Identification and Risked Based approaches

• Skilled in Business Process Management
Personal success factors

• Promoting and requiring facts and data driven decision making in the organisation

• Strong communication skills with all the key stakeholders to ensure the Quality consistently serves the organization to its requirements

• Proactive, strong-minded, quick thinker and assertive

• Passionate and purpose driven

• Has a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit

• Ability to build a successful Quality teams in a very fast-growing environment

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you'll be part of a team that's redefining what's possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We're not just imagining the future — we're building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you're doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You'll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.

• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.

• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.

• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone's ideas are heard.

• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.

• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.

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