Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to join our team in Singapore, specializing in the design and development of plastic injection-molded components for LEGO® bricks. This role is crucial in enhancing the quality, functionality, and manufacturability of our iconic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and refine designs for existing LEGO® bricks using Siemens NX Design Software.
• Establish and maintain technical specifications for current LEGO® brick models.
• Take full ownership of the bricks' form, fit, and function, ensuring adherence to LEGO® design criteria, manufacturing standards, and playability requirements.
• Deliver engineering projects punctually, within budget, and meeting quality benchmarks, following LEGO® governance and development protocols.
• Utilize expertise in plastic injection molding, mold design, materials science, dimensional tolerancing, and manufacturing techniques to produce practical and durable designs.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving product quality, efficiency in engineering processes, and overall productivity.
• Contribute to fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture that emphasizes continuous learning and positivity.

Team Context

The Element Development Reorders (EDR) team, part of Existing Element Development and Element & Additive Engineering within the Engineering & Quality organization, spearheads the development of existing LEGO® bricks. The team ensures that products continuously meet evolving standards for play, safety, quality, and compliance while upholding design excellence. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is vital to delivering robust and high-quality solutions. The team also engages in organizational efforts to drive improvements in quality and operational effectiveness.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience designing plastic parts.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX Design Software.
• Solid understanding of plastic mold design, injection molding processes, and tooling.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and problem-solving strategies.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for learning.
• A proactive, positive, and team-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Additional Information

Applications are assessed continuously, and positions may be modified or withdrawn at any time, so early application is encouraged.

Employee Benefits

• Enhanced Family Care Leave options for significant personal events.
• Comprehensive life and disability insurance coverage.
• Resources to support physical and mental wellness, community building, and creativity.
• Generous employee discounts from the first day of employment.
• Performance-based bonus schemes rewarding goal achievement.
• Assigned primary workplace with a hybrid work policy averaging three days per week in the office; details to be discussed during recruitment.

Diversity and Inclusion

The organization champions equal employment opportunities and pay equity, encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion, or other identities. For roles involving significant interaction with children, candidates will undergo child safeguarding background screening as a condition of employment, underscoring our commitment to children's rights and wellbeing.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about mechanical design and want to contribute to shaping the future of LEGO® products, apply to join our team today.