Maintenance Reliability Engineer

the LEGO Group • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Packaging Engineering Group is responsible for maintaining and improving factory equipment with a strong focus on mechanical system reliability and performance. This team partners closely with production to ensure equipment operates efficiently and consistently. Your work will directly contribute to increasing efficiency, productivity, and long-term reliability while maintaining LEGO’s high safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, reliability engineering, or equipment engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical systems, including: Conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, and power transmission
• Pneumatics and mechanical actuators
• High-speed packaging or automated equipment
• Demonstrated expertise in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and mechanical problem solving
• Experience implementing precision maintenance techniques (alignment, lubrication, balancing, condition monitoring)
• Practical experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
• Working knowledge of electrical and automation systems to support cross-functional troubleshooting (not a controls-focused role)
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with maintenance systems (SAP preferred) including scheduling and planning
• Experience with budgeting and cost optimization for maintenance and spare parts.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve mechanical maintenance procedures, work instructions, and equipment documentation in collaboration with internal teams and equipment suppliers.
• 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.
• Provide technical leadership in spare parts strategy, including component selection, failure reduction, and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Lead and support maintenance improvement initiatives and global reliability projects.
• Ensure compliance and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs with a focus on mechanical health and equipment performance.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment uptime, reliability, and maintenance efficiency.
• Utilize SAP as a Super User, including planning, scheduling, and optimizing preventative maintenance activities.
• Take ownership for integration and effectiveness of the QEHS System within operational processes.
• Troubleshooting mechanical failures on high-speed packaging lines
• Improving reliability of conveyance systems, rotating equipment, and pneumatic components
• Leading hands-on investigations of equipment wear and failure modes
• Supporting equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and mechanical system improvements
• Driving initiatives that increase uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve equipment performance

Benefits

• 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 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level