Our client is an international manufacturing company and a global leader in beverage dispensing solutions. The company operates worldwide, delivering innovative, high-quality products to customers in more than 150 countries. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, the company combines decades of industry expertise with modern manufacturing technologies.
As part of its continued growth, the company is currently looking for a Production Technology Engineer to join the team.
The Production Technology Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining production equipment, manufacturing processes, and technical solutions that support operational efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement. The role drives technical innovation by implementing modern manufacturing technologies, improving existing equipment, and supporting production challenges. In addition, the position manages relationships with equipment, spare parts, and service suppliers to ensure reliable and cost-effective technical support for the Kaunas.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and maintain production equipment and manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
- Drive upgrades, modifications, and technical improvements of existing equipment to support production requirements and business objectives.
- Act as the primary technical expert for production-related technological challenges, providing timely support to local manufacturing team, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and driving continuous improvements to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with R&D Engineers during new product development and introduction, coordinating zero-series production, validating manufacturing processes, identifying optimization opportunities, and ensuring a smooth transition from development to serial production.
- Create, update, and maintain technical drawings, layouts, and engineering documentation using CAD software.
- Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies, processing methods, and industry best practices.
- Identify, assess, and select suppliers for production equipment, spare parts, and technical services in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding technical specifications, pricing, service agreements, and delivery conditions.
- Coordinate external service providers and maintenance partners to ensure timely and effective support of production equipment.
- Analyze technical and production challenges and implement sustainable solutions that improve reliability, safety, and productivity.
- Collaborate effectively with both blue-collar and white-collar employees, providing technical guidance and facilitating cross-functional cooperation.
- Ensure technical documentation, engineering standards, and supplier-related information are accurate, maintained, and aligned with operational requirements.
Competence Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with solid knowledge of production technologies, machining and processing methods, equipment development, and continuous improvement practices.
- Proficiency in CAD software and the ability to create, interpret, and maintain technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Experience in supplier sourcing, supplier negotiations, and coordination of external technical service providers.
- Professional English and Lithuanian language skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and employee groups.
Personal Traits & Behaviors
- Proactive and solution-oriented with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong communicator who builds effective relationships with employees, suppliers, and external partners.
- Commercially aware and confident in negotiations while maintaining constructive long-term supplier relationships.
- Structured, accountable, and capable of managing multiple technical priorities simultaneously.
SALARY
EUR 1,800–2,100 net per month, depending on experience, qualifications, and competencies.
We will contact only selected candidates.