Process Engineer - (FMEA Specialist)

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 Process Engineer (PFMEA Specialist) is responsible for driving proactive risk reduction by applying the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodology, primarily the Process FMEA (PFMEA) to all manufacturing and assembly processes. This role ensures potential process failures are identified, prioritized, and mitigated before they impact quality, cost, safety, or customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

FMEA Facilitation and Execution:

• Lead and moderate cross-functional team workshops to develop, review, and update Process FMEA (PFMEA) documents for new and existing production lines.
• Drive the FMEA process from defining the scope and process mapping to failure mode identification, severity, occurrence, and detection ranking.

Risk Prioritization and Mitigation:

• Calculate the Risk Priority Number or use Action Priority to systematically prioritize high-risk failure modes.
• Define and propose effective Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions focused on eliminating the cause of failure (preventing occurrence) or improving process controls (improving detection).

Integration and Documentation:

• Ensure PFMEA requirements and controls are accurately cascaded into supporting documentation, specifically the Control Plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Maintain all FMEA documents as "living documents," ensuring timely updates based on lessons learned, process changes, Non-Conformance Reports customer feedback, and internal audits.

Training and Mentorship:

• Provide training and coaching to engineering, quality, and production teams on FMEA methodology, best practices, and the use of specialized FMEA software.

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: No

• Direct reports: No
• Manager work environment responsibility: No
• All employees are accountable for complying with safety regulations and actively supporting a safe workplace.
• Decision Authority: Authorized to recommend the implementation of specific process controls and mistake-proofing measures to the Process Engineering Manager. Can approve the FMEA scoring and required follow-up actions with cross functional teams’ consensus.

Requirements

Educational background, experience, and skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Process, Manufacturing, Quality, or Industrial).

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or process engineering, with a dedicated focus on FMEA/PFMEA methodology.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in FMEA/PFMEA methodology (preferably to AIAG/VDA standards or similar industry standards).
• Proficiency in utilizing FMEA software (e.g., APIS, Plato, or integrated quality management systems).
• Strong working knowledge of statistical methods, Six Sigma, 8D problem-solving, and quality tools.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to facilitate and effectively lead multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams and drive decisions.

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.