Mold & Tooling Lead - Reliability & Improvements

LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Headspace Wellness

Colleague Discount

Bonus Scheme

Hybrid Work Policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group, based in Richmond, VA, is seeking a seasoned Mold and Tooling Specialist to lead high-complexity repairs and continuous reliability improvements across critical molding tools.

You will analyze wear patterns, validate tooling fits, mentor Level 1/2 technicians, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams. Travel for training and on-site support is expected.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in mold repair, toolmaking, or injection molding tooling.
• Expert knowledge of mold systems, materials, and wear mechanisms.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T, CAD/CAM, and advanced machining.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis of complex tooling failures.
• Own tooling reliability and drive long-term performance improvements.
• Drive improvements in uptime, scrap reduction, and mold lifespan.
• Perform high-complexity machining and restoration of molds and tools.
• Oversee critical fits, tolerances, and final validation of tooling.
• Apply advanced repair technologies (laser welding, coatings, restoration methods).
• Review CAD models and drawings to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and repair effectiveness.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.

Skills

Mold repair

Toolmaking

Injection molding tooling

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

The LEGO Group, based in Richmond, VA, is seeking a seasoned Mold and Tooling Specialist to lead high-complexity repairs and continuous reliability improvements across critical molding tools.

You will analyze wear patterns, validate tooling fits, mentor Level 1/2 technicians, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams. Travel for training and on-site support is expected.