Mechanical Engineer (Mould Development)

LEGO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design precision injection moulds for LEGO® bricks. The role requires a diploma or degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in the mould industry. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of 3D CAD systems, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Family Care Leave

Insurances

Wellbeing resources

Colleague Discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in mould and moulding-related industry.
• Basic understanding of process improvement tools such as Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Design precision injection moulds for LEGO bricks.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards in mould solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement in mould development processes.

Skills

Injection mould design

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication in English

Education

Diploma or degree in Mechanical/Plastic/Tooling-related field

Tools

3D CAD system (NX preferred)

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

We welcome and encourage all applicants to submit your application via the LEGO Careers Portal: https://www.lego.com/en-sg/careers/job/mechanical-engineer-mould-development-f5b410a55f441002093d60003e420000

Are you passionate about engineering precision moulds that bring the world's most beloved LEGO® bricks to life?

Bring your mould engineering expertise to The LEGO Group and design precision injection moulds that produce the iconic bricks inspiring and developing the builders of tomorrow worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the right level of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is applied in reorder moulds within LEGO Moulding Technology.

• Secure the right technical solutions within established engineering standards.

• Drive mould solutions towards internal platforms.

• Promote continuous improvement and simplicity thinking across Mould Development.

• Develop and share technical knowledge in mould development processes and best practices.

• Foster a positive, collaborative culture by emphasizing teamwork, LEAN principles, and productivity.

Play Your Part in Our Team Succeeding

Mould Development Reorder (MDR) is part of Mould Engineering within the Element & Mould Engineering organization, which operates under the Engineering & Quality function in Operations.

MDR ensures high-quality reorder mould solutions created worldwide on all LEGO mould platforms, as well as high productivity in a fast-paced business with a mindset of flexibility.

Through continuous business development, MDR supports the broader organization by improving the as-is situation through cross-functional collaboration and state-of-the-art mould solutions.

Do You Have What It Takes?

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree in a Mechanical/Plastic/Tooling-related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the mould and moulding-related industry.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge of injection mould design, manufacturing methods, moulding processes, and moulding equipment.

• Understanding of plastic materials and their behaviour.

• Experience using a 3D CAD system (NX preferred).

Soft Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proven experience in managing a high number of stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Methodologies and Tools

• Basic understanding of process improvement tools and techniques such as Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, Agile, etc.

Additional

• Knowledge of Teamcenter and SAP is beneficial.

• Requires up to 5% travel.

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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?

• 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 seeksto 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 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.

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