Lyten is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong desire to contribute and grow in a demanding environment. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing industrial processes and equipment, specifically related to pouch cell assembly. The Engineer will develop and execute experimental programs and operations plans to meet production targets. Job Responsibilities: • Process Ownership & Maturation: Develop, document, and stabilize assembly processes specifically for pouch cell manufacturing, taking ownership of a shifting and evolving pilot line environment. • Sustaining & Optimization: Actively monitor equipment performance, analyze process workflows, and introduce continuous improvements to increase yield and throughput on the existing line. • Data-Driven Troubleshooting: Create, plan, and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to understand the assembly processing window. Utilize production data to systematically troubleshoot and resolve complex process and equipment issues. • Adaptability to the Unknown: Comfortable operating in "grey areas" where documentation or processes might be incomplete; proactively drive clarity and establish control where it doesn't yet exist. • Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with R&D, sourcing, and production teams to align day-to-day pilot line operations with development schedules and cell integration targets. Help do develop junior engineers in engineering methods. • Documentation: Develop and iterate detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), control plans, and specification requirements as the pouch cell assembly process matures. • Vendor Support (As Needed): interface with equipment suppliers as required to resolve deep technical issues. • Reporting & Justification: Provide regular updates to engineering leadership regarding equipment states. Use data and experimental results to justify and recommend modifications or upgrades. • Safety & Compliance: Conduct equipment risk assessments (e.g., FMEAs) and strictly adhere to safety regulations and internal company policies. Required Qualifications: • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. • Typically, 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing, pilot, or scale-up environment. • Minimum of 2 years working with battery cell stacking, notching, and/or assembly equipment. • Proficient in CAD design, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis. • Demonstrable track record of solving complex process engineering issues. • A strong desire to learn, high adaptability to a fast-paced "pilot line" environment, and a comfortable attitude toward working with evolving, less-mature systems. • Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals, statistical concepts, and proficiency with data tools (Excel, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, etc.) • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly document processes and present findings to the team. • Expected to travel 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 50 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, 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.