Sr Electrical Design & Compliance Manager – Automated Machinery (Temp 2 years)

the LEGO Group • Richmond, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a phenomenal opportunity to bring your broad electrical knowledge and quality-driven mindset into play as you support the commissioning of our state-of-the-art, high-tech facility — where we're taking automation to the next level. Our global Operational Technology team delivers manufacturing innovation through collaboration, technical excellence, and a relentless focus on quality. As we establish our newest production site in Richmond, Virginia, we need a dedicated electrical expert on the ground. As Sr Electrical Design & Compliance Manager, you will be part of the global Operations Technology Engineering team while serving as the primary electrical contact point for the LVA site. This is a 2-year assignment aligned with the commissioning phase, a critical window where your expertise will build the electrical foundation of our facility.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial engineering environments.
• Strong expertise in UL standards and US electrical codes.
• Familiarity with CE marking and European machine design standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical design evaluation and risk mitigation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous commissioning experience in greenfield manufacturing sites preferred.
• Experience from packing or discrete automation environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical domain expert for automated machinery and primary contact point for the LVA site.
• Ensure compliance with UL technical legislation and applicable US electrical codes.
• Act as an informal leader, driving progress and resolving obstacles through expertise and influence.
• Engage and align partners through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Review electrical builds for automated machinery, identifying risks and recommending improvements.
• Guide mitigation strategies for build flaws and integration challenges.
• Provide expert input on electrical distribution system compose.
• Collaborate with global OT Engineering colleagues to align with enterprise standards.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed