System Engineering Team Lead
KION Group · Kaunas · €4,500–€6,500/month (stated in the posting)
Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and automated material handling solutions, delivering large-scale warehouse automation systems for some of the world’s leading brands. For decades, we’ve been redefining supply chains through innovation and cutting-edge automation technologies.We are looking for a System Engineering Team Lead based in Lithuania to lead a team of System Engineering specialists working on integrating warehouse automation systems.
In this role, you will play a key part in developing a high-performing team while ensuring projects meet customer requirements, contractual commitments and delivery objectives. You will provide leadership, guidance and hands-on support across system integration activities, while driving engineering excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
We offer:
Global opportunities that help you grow beyond borders.
Environment where you work with diverse, forward-thinking, and internationally connected teams.
Work on exciting, innovative automation projects worldwide, using industry-leading warehouse systems, intelligent software, and cutting-edge intralogistics technologies.
Access to LinkedIn Learning platform and internal talent development programs to encourage and support your professional and personal development.
Hybrid work model, modern workspaces available in Kaunas (Kauno Dokas) and Vilnius (SIMBIOCITY).
Opportunity to travel internationally while supporting the role.
Private Health Insurance
Employer contributions to a 3rd pillar Pension Fund
Eligibility to Annual Incentive Plan
Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-gb/about/careers/
The monthly pay range for this role is estimated to be €4500-6500 gross (final compensation will be determined based on your competencies and experience).
Tasks and Qualifications:
What will you do in this role?
Lead, mentor and support the team, fostering technical excellence, collaboration and continuous development.
Conduct performance and development reviews for team members.
Lead recruitment, assessment and selection of new team members.
Lead onboarding and training activities for new team members, ensuring a smooth transition into the business.
Coordinate resource planning and project allocation for team members, working closely with System Engineering leadership and regional stakeholders.
Provide resource forecasting and capacity planning data using company planning tools.
Act as a technical contributor, providing hands-on support for system integration activities when required.
Guide and support the team in delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality and performance standards.
Ensure the delivery of solutions that meet contractual, functional and throughput requirements.
Review and support regional sales proposals to ensure compliance with company standards, including testing strategies and pre-project requirements.
Promote the consistent application of global processes, engineering best practices and quality standards across projects.
Drive effective issue management and project visibility through the company's preferred tools and processes (currently Jira).
Collaborate with System Engineering leadership and regional peers to drive standardisation and continuous improvement across the EMEA region.
What are we looking for?
Proven experience leading technical teams within an engineering environment, with a genuine passion for people leadership and a strong track record of coaching, mentoring and developing team members.
Technical engineering background, preferably within systems integration, automation, controls, mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
Experience working within an industrial automation environment is highly preferred.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
Commercial awareness, sound decision-making ability and a strong focus on quality and cost.
Ability to balance operational priorities with longer-term planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
Highly organised, thorough and detail-oriented.
Proven ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools such as Jira.
Full working proficiency in Lithuanian and English.
Willingness to travel internationally for up to 50%.