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# Head of Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance at BURGA

- **Company:** BURGA
- **Location:** Kaunas, Lithuania
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/burga/4de8e123-c1b0-4cb5-b082-f6a7bef8f468

## Job description

## ABOUT BURGA

From a 7m² flat with just one printer in 2015 to a global powerhouse with 4+ million customers, 12+ million products sold, and revenue of over $147 million in 2025, BURGA is not your average brand. Our products have been spotted with some of the world’s biggest celebrities, like Taylor Swift, Cara Delevingne, Lucy Hale, Alexis Ren, and many more. We’re on a mission to turn ordinary into extraordinary by transforming everyday items into style statement accessories. We’re scaling fast, thinking big, and bringing that vision to life at our €10 million manufacturing facility in Kaunas, capable of producing 40,000 items a day. With unicorn ambitions and 500+ passionate humans on a mission to conquer the world, you’re joining a team that’s rewriting the rules.

Oh, and we just landed a spot among Lithuania's TOP 10 most attractive employers in 2026, so the word is officially out. Curious about our day-to-day life? Take a peek at Instagram @burgainsider

## ABOUT THE POSITION

Head of Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance at BURGA is a key engineering leadership role responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing equipment, technical processes, and engineering systems are reliable, scalable, and continuously improving. You will own the reliability and availability of the equipment park, lead the technical team, and build systems that prevent recurring technical problems rather than relying on firefighting. Your role: this is built for someone who thinks in systems: someone who looks beyond individual breakdowns to understand why they happen, builds preventive and predictive maintenance practices, develops technical capabilities within the team, and creates a culture where problems are solved at their root.

## WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Own the reliability, availability, and technical performance of the manufacturing equipment park, ensuring effective preventive maintenance, spare parts management, and continuous improvement
- Lead technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis, eliminating recurring equipment failures through structured problem-solving rather than firefighting
- Implement and continuously improve maintenance systems, including CMMS, preventive/predictive maintenance, equipment history, and reliability KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and availability
- Drive Continuous Improvement across manufacturing by implementing Lean practices such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Standard Work, and visual management, with clear measurement of results
- Identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities across the value stream and lead initiatives that improve equipment performance, efficiency, and manufacturing stability
- Lead and develop the technical team, including CI Engineering and Maintenance Technicians, through competency matrices, training, standards, and continuous capability development
- Own the OPEX and CAPEX budget for maintenance and technical projects, ensuring effective resource allocation and measurable business impact
- Lead CAPEX and engineering projects from identifying the need through technical specification, supplier coordination, implementation, commissioning, and handover
- Build a data-driven and standardized engineering culture through technical documentation, maintenance standards, structured training, and evidence-based decision-making

## WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

- 5+ years of leadership experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Engineering, or a related manufacturing function
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong practical understanding of equipment reliability, maintenance systems, and manufacturing engineering, including CMMS and KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and availability
- Hands-on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methods, including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Standard Work, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D, and FMEA
- Good understanding of automation, pneumatics, and electrical systems; basic PLC knowledge is an advantage
- Proven experience managing CAPEX projects, OPEX/CAPEX budgets, and technical resources from planning through implementation
- Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset, with the ability to use data to identify root causes, bottlenecks, and long-term improvement opportunities
- Experience developing technical teams, competency matrices, standards, documentation, and training systems
- Structured, calm, and independent approach, with a strong focus on long-term stability, prevention, and continuous improvement
- Fluent Lithuanian and good English (B2+), sufficient for technical documentation and supplier communication SALARY: 5000 - 6500 EUR/Month GROSS

## EXTRA SWEETENERS

Epic Team-Buildings: Enjoy team-building activities, including our all-talked-about Christmas parties. Annual Workation: Pack your laptop and join us for an epic workation that blends work and play, recharging your batteries and sparking creativity. Invest in Your Growth: Every team member receives an annual 650 EUR learning & development budget to spend on courses, conferences, books, certifications, coaching, or team training. Your growth is our priority. Birthday Treat: Enjoy a free day off on your birthday. Exclusive Vouchers and Free BURGA Goodies: Enjoy exclusive discounts and free BURGA products - perks of being part of our team. Health Insurance: Take care of your health and well-being by using the perk of our private health insurance (after 6 months) Extra Days off: The longer you’re with us, the more time you get to unwind - earn an extra day of vacation for every year with us. Pleasant Workplace Environment: Work in a joyful space with occasional Friday team brunches, pet-friendly offices, and regular visits to our Kaunas and Vilnius locations. Flexible Working Arrangements: Embrace a hybrid work model or take advantage of personal workations.

You’re just one click away from starting your dream career at BURGA.

## About BURGA

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BURGA is a fast-growing fashion accessories brand that transforms everyday items like phone cases, drinkware, and eyewear into stylish lifestyle statements.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped growth; no external funding rounds publicly disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Vilnius, Lithuania (with offices in Kaunas, Lithuania, and the United States)
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Gytis Gelzinis and Linas Motiejauskas

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Fashion accessories manufacturing and direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce.
- **Target customers**: B2C consumers, primarily fashion-conscious individuals aged 18–35; also B2B wholesale partnerships.
- **Mission or purpose**: “Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary” – reimagining boring everyday products into stunning fashion accessories that merge functionality with style.

## Products & Services
- **Phone Cases**: Core product line with hundreds of designs; protective and fashionable.
- **Drinkware**: Trendy reusable bottles and cups.
- **Eyewear**: High-fashion sunglasses and optical frames (launched 2023).
- **Tech Accessories**: iPad, MacBook, AirPods cases, Apple Watch bands, screen protectors, and notebooks.
- **Production Services**: In-house manufacturing and cutting-edge printing technology used to produce all items.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Revenue – reported $200 million (from careers page) and $250 million (from same page); lifetime revenue over $400 million (LinkedIn).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external funding revealed; company is bootstrapped. Key partners include manufacturing and logistics providers (undisclosed).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Sold over 10–12 million products to 2–4 million customers.
  - Headcount grew 45.6% year-over-year (212 employees, up from ~87).
  - Opened a new 7,200+ sq. m. production/warehouse/office complex in Kaunas in 2026, capable of housing 700+ employees and producing up to 63,000 products per day.
  - Announced a second factory expansion with an additional €34 million investment (August 2026).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical Integration**: In-house design, manufacturing, and printing allow rapid product iteration, quality control, and cost efficiency.
- **Trend-Driven Design**: Strong focus on social media, influencer marketing, and trend forecasting to keep products fresh and desirable.
- **Brand Community**: Over 21,000 LinkedIn followers, 2–4 million customers, and a highly engaged social media presence.
- **Global Fulfillment**: Distributed workforce across 13 countries and offices in Lithuania and the US.

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic Expansion**: Growing presence in Western Europe and the United States.
- **Production Capacity**: Doubling output with new factory and automation investments.
- **Product Line Extension**: Expanding into new categories (eyewear is a recent example) and deepening B2B wholesale channels.
- **Talent Development**: Attracting top talent in design, tech, marketing, and manufacturing; 10 active job postings as of September 2026.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a “movement” – fast-paced, creative, and ambitious. Team of 400+ talents (careers page) or 212 (LinkedIn) across design, tech, and production.
- **Work Environment**:
  - Hybrid work model (Vilnius and Kaunas offices).
  - Pet-friendly offices, Friday team lunches, and regular team-building events (Summer Fest, Christmas parties).
  - Annual “workation” – a blend of work and travel.
- **Perks**:
  - Comprehensive health insurance.
  - Budget for learning (courses, books, mentors, events).
  - Exclusive discounts and free BURGA products.
  - New headquarters includes a gym, sauna, ice bath, basketball court, and rest spaces.
- **Growth**: High employee growth (45.6% YoY) and visible career progression (many managers and heads of departments).

## Sources
1. [burga.com/careers](https://burga.com/pages/careers)
2. [linkedin.com/company/burgaofficial](https://linkedin.com/company/burgaofficial)
3. [burga.com/pages/about-us](https://burga.com/pages/about-us)
4. [builtin.com/company/burga](https://builtin.com/company/burga)
5. [jobs.lever.co/burga](https://jobs.lever.co/burga) (no active postings shown)

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