Quality Engineer (Molding)
LEGO Group

Job Description

Would you like to think creatively to ensure the quality of products and procedures in injection molding meets global and US standards?

The Quality Engineer (Molding) will be responsible for driving product and process quality across injection molding operations, ensuring that molded components meet LEGO's global and U.S. quality standards. This role supports compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS), leads problem-solving and risk mitigation activities, and contributes to continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, project coordination, and engineering collaboration.

Quality Engineer's act as a key liaison between operations, global quality teams, and external packaging partners. They lead quality incidents, implement corrective actions, support new product introductions, and reinforce a strong quality culture on the manufacturing floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement quality assurance processes and controls across molding operations to ensure product conformance to specifications.
• Develop and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, inspection procedures, and quality documentation (manuals, standards, work instructions).
• Support and enforce compliance with the IMS (Integrated Management System), customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Own and lead non-conformance investigations, applying structured problem-solving tools such as PDCA, 5 Whys, and PPS.
• Track quality trends using statistical data and initiate actions to contain, correct, and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Monitor and report operational quality performance metrics and targets.
• Identify trends and initiate quality improvement projects based on data insights.
• Facilitate or support kaizen and lean events focused on defect reduction, standardization, and process optimization.
• Act as the quality representative during new mold ramp-ups, leading all aspects of quality monitoring, risk analysis, and resolving issues.
• Support novelty (new product) implementation by ensuring inspection readiness, documentation alignment, and packaging quality.
• Coach molding operators and partners on LEGO® quality standards, visual guidelines, and defect criteria.

Play your part in our team succeeding!

The Quality Department at our Virginia site is a pivotal part of our operations, dedicated to ensuring that our plastic and injection-molded components meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This team collaborates closely not only with our Molding and Packing divisions locally, but also with global quality networks to implement best practices, driving innovation and consistency across all products. By integrating cutting-edge technology and rigorous testing protocols, the department plays a crucial role in maintaining our reputation for excellence.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Working experience in a Quality, Engineering, or Process Management role in a manufacturing facility. Prefer experience in injection molding or plastics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with FMEA, Control Plans, root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA, and quality tools such as Minitab, SAP, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, ISO 9001 (or similar), and product safety compliance.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and U.S. compliance regulations such as OSHA; familiarity with IATF 16949 or FDA requirements is a plus.
• Proven ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and propose practical improvements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification is preferred.

Additional

• This position will work directly within the production area 5 days a week.

Join the global LEGO® team

Compensation
The salary for this position has a range of $84,674.00 - $127,010.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

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 are some of what to 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 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

Your 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.

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, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."

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.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.

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