Director Manufacturing Engineering

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.

Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Job Scope

As Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will lead and grow the team responsible for developing and industrialising the manufacturing solutions required for Lyten's next-generation battery technologies. You will play a key role in bridging technology development and industrial execution, ensuring future products can be successfully scaled into robust, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes.

This is a strategic leadership role with significant influence on technology decisions, industrialisation strategy, manufacturing concepts, and future production capabilities. A key focus will be on growing the organisation while working closely with R&D, Product Development, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to build the manufacturing platform that supports Lyten's future growth.

By helping transform breakthrough technologies into scalable manufacturing solutions, you will play a direct role in enabling the energy transition and strengthening Europe's industrial future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow the Manufacturing Engineering organisation.

• Build a high-performing culture with clear roles, responsibilities, and ways of working.

• Drive the industrialisation of next-generation products, processes, and manufacturing technologies.

• Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing readiness.

• Shape manufacturing strategy, technology roadmaps, and future production capabilities.

• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing concepts, automation solutions, and production technologies.

• Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term capability development.

• Build strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Extensive experience within manufacturing engineering, industrialisation, production engineering, or advanced manufacturing.

• Proven leadership experience building, developing, and leading engineering organisations.

• Strong track record of scaling manufacturing operations and industrialising new products, technologies, or manufacturing concepts.

• Experience leading managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams in complex environments.

• Background from automotive, industrial equipment, electronics, battery, or other advanced manufacturing industries.

• Strong strategic mindset combined with the ability to execute and deliver results.

• Experience working across international and cross-functional organisations.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Who You Are

You are a mature and inspiring leader who builds trust, develops people, and creates high-performing teams. You understand that lasting success comes through empowering others and enabling teams to perform at their best

You have a holistic perspective and naturally see the bigger picture. You understand how engineering, technology, operations, and business decisions are interconnected and consistently act in the best interests of the wider organisation.

You combine strategic thinking with a practical approach to execution. Comfortable navigating complex challenges, you can identify priorities, make sound decisions, and deliver results through others. You take ownership, work independently, and drive initiatives forward with structure and purpose.

We place great importance on personal qualities

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.