Job Description

Here is your chance to make a difference! You will be deeply involved in the continuous transformation of the manufacturing systems and capabilities needed to deliver enhanced play experiences through new digital components complementing the traditional LEGO System in Play.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Development

• Co-create future strategic direction for developing and expanding the Process Engineering team and its capabilities for future new product introductions as well as managing the growing released product portfolio.

• Establish solid operational, tactical, and strategic business processes to ensure further consolidation of the Process Engineering department, as well as tight links with internal and external collaborative partners.

Project Management & Novelty Execution

• Work closely with Product Design teams, Procurement Engineering, and other relevant Engineering functions to ensure seamless product development execution with close eye for DfX principles and readiness level for introduction to manufacturing sites according to internal Technical Project Model (TPM).

• Ensure high performance in product introduction and manufacturing implementation at both EMS and internal production sites including high discipline in milestone adherence and quality in technical process-specific activities and deliverables.

• Closely monitor and lead ramp-up and yield optimization of new product introductions to mass manufacturing with close eye for test and validation strategies.

Manufacturing Process Standards & Optimization

• Drive continuous manufacturing process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and scalability in close collaboration with both EMS and Internal Factory NPI teams.

• Proactively resolve conflicts related to timelines, budgets, and change requests.

• Monitor supplier performance and internal production line performance to ensure highest possible efficiency and effectiveness.

• Own and maintain manufacturing specifications and standards for electronics production in close collaboration with both internal factories and EMS.

• Ensure needed production capacity at all sites to avoid supply chain bottleneck and supply disruption.

Manufacturing Footprint & Supply Chain Resilience

• Develop and strengthen internal capabilities for electronics components and assembly and identify and mitigate risks in high-tech product portfolios to ensure manufacturing resilience.

• Contribute to make/buy strategy decisions for key strategic investments defining future capability building, manufacturing footprint, and insourcing/outsourcing roadmaps related to the tech product portfolio.

• Lead the development of fit-for-purpose manufacturing platforms that align with long-term business strategy.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously strive for achieving important cost-reduction initiatives on both product level and manufacturing system level without compromising quality.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The Process Engineering organization is to build robust connections between the design team and the manufacturing sites. This area not only facilitates the introduction of new products by developing necessary manufacturing systems but also manages and supports the existing technology product portfolio in mass production.

The organization actively collaborates with a network of EMS and their sub-suppliers, closely collaborating with Procurement Engineering and interacting with internal LEGO Manufacturing sites and local NPI teams.

Do you have what it takes?

• Substantial experience in the consumer electronics industry, managing complex engineering projects.

• In-depth knowledge of consumer electronics manufacturing processes, including IPC standards and test platform technologies.

• Proven experience in product development or manufacturing equipment development projects in industries demanding high process discipline, such as medical, automotive, and aerospace.

• Strong expertise in DfX methodology, particularly Design for Manufacturing (DfM), with the ability to translate product design into efficient manufacturing processes.

• Extensive experience working with EMS partners, focusing on joint development of process technologies, project launches (NPI), and yield optimization.

• Extensive senior leadership experience, in managing technology-based functional areas., including leading leaders

• Demonstrated strategic approach and capability to transform organizations in