Equipment Design Manager

Job Description

Step into a pivotal role where innovation meets efficiency. As the Equipment Design Manager in our dynamic Pre-Pack Next Gen department, lead the charge in transforming our packing processes through innovative mechanical design, automation and digitalization. Drive technological advancements that will double our output per square meter, setting new standards in operational excellence!

Core Responsibilities

As the Pre pack, equipment design manager at the LEGO Group, you will put your efforts to design equipment fully integrated with automation and digitalization, which are crucial for improving efficiency and quality in packing processes.

In short for this position – You will be working with a strong team of packing specialists architects and design the packing equipment for the future that will enable up to 2 X output/m2.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop prototypes, concepts and combine technical solutions and ensure feasibility of technical solutions and perform tests
• Drive and make specifications and concreate interface specifications between equipment streams where correlation.
• Responsible for own assigned workstream output, time, quality and cost
• Describe and document technical solutions
• Support the other team members in sketching solutions, make concepts, etc
• Collaborating with cross functional stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for equipment solutions

Other expectations

• Ensure compliance to the LEGO Group standards
• Ensure maintainability in design
• Ensure environmental health and safety
• Ensure scalability of solutions
• Ensure TRL and MRL (technology & manufacturing readiness level)
• Validate output

Play your part in our team succeeding

The Research and Development (R&D) Pre-Pack Next Gen department are dedicated to drive innovation and exploring advanced solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals. This department will focus on developing cutting-edge technologies and processes that enhance product offerings, improve operational efficiency, and respond to market demands.

We aim to 2 x the output / m2 in Pre-Pack halls vs. 2027 paper output. In the coming business plan period

We aim to 5 x the output / m2 in Pre-Pack halls vs. 2027 paper output. After the coming business plan period

Do you have what it takes

The ideal candidate comes with proven experience working with equipment design and design solutions and experience with Siemens NX or similar 3D programs

Moreover, they are:

• Is motivated by designing technical solutions on the computer
• Use the magination and being creative
• Role modelling/Great teammate – we win together
• Works structured and systematic
• Experience with leadership qualities.
• Proficient in English
• Willingness to travel up to 20 days/year as internal P&P teams are based in Kladno, Billund and Jiaxing, suppliers spread across Europe, to support collaboration and smooth project implementation.

It would beneficial to have:

• Experience with R&D, and innovation projects
• Ability to mentor and develop talent within the organization, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Takes initiative, recognizes, and acts on opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Thrives and contributes best in a collaborative team environment, promoting open communication and idea sharing.
• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in packaging

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.