Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Lyten Sweden is seeking experienced supplier quality engineer. In this role you will be responsible for leading supplier quality activities across Lyten’s global supply base—covering cathode active materials (CAM), graphite, copper foil, separator, electrolyte, and mechanical parts—to qualify, develop, and sustain a world-class supplier panel. Working within Lyten’s Supplier Onboarding Management (SOM) and Nonconformity Management (NCM) framework, the role spans the full lifecycle from Potential Supplier Assessment through Safe Launch exit and into ongoing performance management. Based at Lyten’s office in Västerås with frequent travel to the mass-production plant in Skellefteå and to global supplier sites. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality.

Key Responsibilities

Lead supplier onboarding from nomination through Safe Launch exit: Potential Supplier Assessment (PSA), APQP gate reviews (G0–G5), PPAP/SPAR evaluation, and Run@Rate capacity verification

Conduct VDA 6.3 process audits and IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 quality system audits at global supplier sites; manage all findings through to documented, verified closure

Own the nonconformity lifecycle: classify incoming nonconformities (CC, SC, Standard), coordinate 24-hour IQC containment, drive 8D problem-solving, evaluate supplier 8D quality, and apply Controlled Shipping Levels (CSL1/CSL2/CSL3) where warranted

Monitor and report supplier KPIs (PPM, Cpk/Ppk, OTD, audit score) through structured scorecards and periodic business reviews; escalate negative trends and initiate Supplier Improvement Plans (SIP) where required

Review and approve supplier PPAP packages (PSW, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, capability studies) to Lyten’s acceptance criteria; issue Part Submission Warrants and maintain PPAP status through the SOM tracker

Track Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) in the NCR system and coordinate chargeback recovery with Purchasing

Translate customer-specific requirements (CSRs) and Critical/Significant Characteristics (CC/SC) into supplier quality agreements and IQC acceptance criteria

Assess and process supplier change requests and deviation requests (CR/DR; evaluate quality risk before any approval is granted

Serve as the primary technical liaison between Lyten Production Quality, Procurement, and R&D for all supplier-facing quality topics

Author and continuously improve SQE processes, work instructions, and templates

Represent Lyten Quality in supplier technical reviews, cross-functional launch meetings, and external audit contexts as required

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Senior Manager Supplier Quality

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role

BSc or MSc degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline

Qualifications and Experience

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification with a minimum of 5 years’ post-certification supplier auditing experience (mandatory)

Minimum 5 years’ hands-on Supplier Quality Engineering experience in battery cell, automotive, aerospace, or related precision manufacturing industries

Proficiency in AIAG core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA (AIAG-VDA), MSA, SPC, and 8D structured problem-solving

VDA 6.3 Process Auditor (P2/P3) certification or equivalent process audit experience at battery or automotive suppliers; VDA 6.3 certification is a strong advantage

Working knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements; IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification is a plus

Solid command of statistical quality methods: process capability (Cpk/Ppk), SPC control charts, and measurement system analysis (MSA/GR&R)

Proven track record managing multiple concurrent supplier qualification programmes from nomination through Safe Launch exit and into volume production

Specific skills & Knowledge

Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical mindset: able to distil supplier quality data into concise management reporting and actionable corrective-action direction

Confident, methodical auditor: experienced at structured interviewing, objective finding documentation, and driving findings to verified closure

Commercially aware: understands Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) implications and drives systematic value recovery through the NCM process

Highly organized; able to priorities effectively across a global, multi-commodity supplier base under competing deadlines without losing rigor

Proactive and self-directed; comfortable working in a scale-up environment where processes are still being defined and refined

Effective cross-cultural communicator; builds trust and drives action across diverse supplier organizations, internal functions, and seniority levels

Prepared for frequent international travel, including to supplier sites in Europe and Asia and regular visits to Lyten’s production plant in Skellefteå