LSS Controls Engineering Manager

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

16h

About The Position

Dematic Corp. has an immediate opening for a Controls Engineering Manager to lead a team of project execution engineers within our Lifecycle Services and Solutions Modernizations & Upgrades organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience leading engineers on projects of varying size and complexity within the material handling or logistics automation industry. Demonstrated success in engineering leadership within the material handling industry is required, and experience in logistics automation is strongly preferred. The Controls Engineering Manager will oversee day‑to-day tactical project execution, assess and develop team capabilities, and collaborate across engineering disciplines and functional departments to ensure alignment with departmental standards and processes. We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering management and/or people leadership experience.
Ability to work independently and lead effectively with minimal supervision in remote, office, and customer site environments.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and recommend cost‑effective solutions.
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the flexibility to lead and contribute within a team of solution‑oriented professionals.
Proven presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers.
Strong leadership, teamwork, influencing, and relationship‑building capabilities.
Excellent organizational, analytical, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain composure in a fast‑paced environment.
Willingness to travel up to 25% to customer or Dematic locations.

Nice To Haves

At least 8 years of experience in the material handling, automation, or related industry preferred.
Experience with CAD design software, including AutoCAD, is a plus.
Knowledge of PLC systems, including Rockwell and/or Siemens, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own the performance and outcomes of projects executed by the direct engineering team.
Coach and guide team members to support individual development and overall project success.
Ensure projects meet targets for quality, on-time delivery, and cost; anticipate issues and address them proactively.
Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and performance to management and peers.
Maintain accurate monthly forecasting across assigned projects.
Proactively manage both direct project budgets and indirect departmental budgets.
Contribute to the annual budgeting process, including staffing plans and indirect spending.
Attend project turnover meetings and assess technical, cost, and schedule risks prior to execution team deployment.
Make project staffing decisions based on team capabilities, project priorities, and customer visibility.
Monitor team utilization and coordinate workload balancing across team members.
Participate in pre‑sales technical reviews with Sales and Solution Development teams.
Identify opportunities to reduce project risk while maintaining awareness of customer expectations and requirements.
Evaluate and understand the operational impact of project and team decisions on the broader business.
Recruit, onboard, and effectively integrate new hires into the team.
Drive continuous talent development and performance management through the annual OCTR (Organization Capability and Talent Review) and goal‑setting processes.
Provide coaching, mentoring, skills gap assessment, and targeted training while empowering team members to succeed.
Foster a culture of integrity, open communication, and collaboration within the team.
Set clear expectations and develop team members to serve as role models within Dematic and in customer interactions.
Promote and uphold a Safety‑First culture while ensuring compliance with all company policies and standards.
Maintain regular and effective communication through one‑on-one meetings, real‑time coaching, project team discussions, peer meetings, and employee feedback channels.
Represent the LSS Engineering organization and Dematic professionally with both internal and external customers.