LEGO

Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Richmond, USA

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$127kDetected 24 days ago

AccessibilityBudgetingSAPProcess ImprovementMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingActuators

About the role

Job Description Would you like to be responsible for ensuring the mechanical reliability and performance of LEGO manufacturing equipment while driving world-class uptime and product quality?
The Mechanical Reliability Engineer will ensure that the LEGO Production team meets reliability and product quality targets by focusing on the mechanical performance and longevity of production and packaging equipment.
This role is responsible for driving best-in-class maintenance practices with a strong emphasis on mechanical systems, failure analysis, and equipment reliability.

Working knowledge of electrical and automation systems to support cross-functional troubleshooting (not a controls-focused role)
Lead mechanical root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures impacting product quality, uptime, and production capacity.
Develop and implement strategies to improve mechanical reliability across equipment life cycles, including condition-based and precision maintenance practices.
Troubleshoot and optimize mechanical systems within high-speed packaging and production lines, including conveyors, drives, gearboxes, and pneumatic systems.
Drive improvements in lubrication practices, alignment, balancing, and wear component management.
Lead and support maintenance improvement initiatives and global reliability projects.
Develop and execute continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment uptime, reliability, and maintenance efficiency.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
Practical experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with budgeting and cost optimization for maintenance and spare parts.
Must have ability to travel globally.

Experience with maintenance systems (SAP preferred) including scheduling and planning

The salary for this position has a range of $84,674.00 - $127,010.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints.
The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law.
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?

Ensure compliance and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs with a focus on mechanical health and equipment performance.
The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.
Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together.
When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe.

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are.
Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."

This listing is sourced directly from LEGO's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.