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Full-time
Family Care Leave, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Wellbeing Resources, Colleague Discount, Bonus Scheme
Posted 8d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead complex R&D processing equipment development projects from initial concept through to operational handover. Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable manufacturing solutions that meet business requirements.
Requirements
Requires extensive experience leading complex engineering or manufacturing equipment projects within large international organizations. Candidates must possess strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills, along with a relevant educational background.
Full job description
Job Description
Just imagine coordinating the technology, people and processes behind the machines that bring LEGO® elements to life. Then make it real.
We are strengthening our focus on Technology Innovation in R&D Processing, and you will play a key role in leading cross-functional projects that develop and implement the future automated high-precision manufacturing equipment used for decoration, coating, and pre-assembly of moulded plastic components to bring the LEGO® elementsto life.
Apply your proven skills in leading manufacturing equipment developing projects from concept development towards deployment into scalable and reliable manufacturing solutions.
Play your part in our team succeeding
As Senior Project Manager in R&D Processing,you'lllead complex processing equipment development projects from early concept and business case development through implementation and operational handover.Working closely with cross-functional teams, specialists, and key stakeholders, you willbe responsible fordelivering innovative, scalable, and reliable manufacturing solutions that create value for our business and internal customers.
Core Responsibilities
Lead equipment platform development projects through our Project Execution Model and established business processes.
Shape project scope by building end-to-end understanding of internal customer needs and manufacturing requirements.
Partner with specialists,suppliersand colleagues to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions aligned with business priorities.
Ensure effective execution of the projects by defining clear roles and responsibilities and set up a solid project governance.
Secure strong anchoring during the handover of projects in line organization witha high levelof standards
Conduct after-action reviews and continuously implement the best project management practices and tools in the way we work and use agile principles where relevant
Do you have what it takes?
The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading complex engineering projects in big international companies across multiple disciplines combined with a relevant educational background. In addition, we expect that you have:
Experience leading complex engineering or manufacturing equipment development projects in big international organisations across multiple disciplines.
Strong negotiation,communicationand influencing skills with the ability to develop and manage supplier and partner relationships.
Proven competencies in leading, mentoring, and empowering project team members
Experience in developing processes, tools, and standard methodologies for project management and execution
Support for the LEGO Group’s values by being curious to investigate alternatives, focused on delivering as agreed, and brave to take decisions and act
Proficiencyin English.
Nice to Have:
Knowledge of process engineering methods such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)/ Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and technical documentation.
Experience with industrialisation, digitalisation e.g. Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Familiarity with agile project approaches, like Scrum or similar frameworks.
Additionaldetails on this position
This role is based in Billund, Denmark. Occasional travel to manufacturing sites will berequiredto support implementation activities, equipmentvalidationand successful transition into operations.
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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.
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Project ManagementR&DManufacturingAutomationEngineeringProcessing EquipmentIndustry 4.0AgileScrumFMEAFATSATTechnical DocumentationDigitalisationProject GovernanceBusiness Case Development
Our mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.
Industry
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Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Billund
LinkedIn followers
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We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”.
We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day.
Today, we remain proudly family-owned with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. We have regional hubs in Boston, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; and Singapore, as well as 7 manufacturing facilities around the world.
These places are home to 31,000+ colleagues in everything from design and engineering to digital technology and marketing. Together we learn, imagine and build – creating play experiences that are sold in over 130 countries worldwide.
A purposeful and responsible global brand where creativity helps to inspire builders all around the world. Just imagine being part of that!
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