System Engineering Team Lead

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/](http://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%.