Process Engineer (Packing Automation)

the LEGO Group • Richmond, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Make an impact on the future of manufacturing. As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in introducing new technologies, optimizing production processes, and supporting high‑performance packaging operations. You’ll work at the intersection of engineering, production, and innovation, ensuring safe, capable, and efficient processes that meet quality, delivery, and cost targets. The NPI and Engineering department exists to be the liaison bridge between Development and Packing Production for successful introduction and sustainment of new technologies, products, and processes. We set and maintain the pace, standard, and tone for introductions of products and technologies to the production area. By collaborating with Production departments, we strive to achieve and optimize manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Process Engineer (or similar) in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated root-cause analysis capability.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with PFMEA and Control Plan development.
• Solid mechanical and automation understanding.
• Ability to set, document, and sustain production standards.
• Strong communication skills across organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Packaging machinery experience (box forming, closing, counting, sorting, bagging).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Minitab, MS Office, and 2D/3D design tools.
• SAP experience.
• Robotics and automation systems exposure.
• Toy industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert for assigned packaging processes and machinery.
• Lead standardization efforts for equipment and machinery platforms.
• Define, map, and standardize critical process parameters.
• Develop procedures, visual aids, and engineering standards.
• Plan, install, and validate new products and technologies in production.
• Implement new platforms and manage core project implementation activities.
• Validate process definitions in accordance with project model standards.
• Lead product recipe development and equipment setup for new products.
• Conduct and follow up on machine safety risk assessments using local and global methodologies.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Lead engineering initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement and ergonomic risk-reduction initiatives.
• Provide hands-on production support to resolve process issues and ensure standard adherence.
• Lead engineering change implementation and equipment installations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and across sites.
• Partner closely with R&D on the development and deployment of new technologies.
• Interface with suppliers and contractors for process-related support.

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
• Your 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed