Production Engineer

Job Description Are you passionate about manufacturing, improving production processes, and finding practical solutions to everyday engineering challenges? Do you enjoy working close to production, understanding how things work, and turning improvement ideas into real changes? Join our Prepack Operations team as a Production Engineer and help us continuously improve the way we produce. In this role, you will work closely with production, identify opportunities to improve equipment and processes, support engineering and productivity projects, and contribute to the further development of our Prepack operations. The position is based in Nyíregyháza, Hungary. Core Responsibilities Identify opportunities to improve productivity, equipment, and production processes within the area. Help prioritize improvement opportunities and contribute to building a portfolio of projects, including benchmarking with other manufacturing sites. Lead and support improvement projects following LEGO Project Management and LEGO Continuous Improvement (LCI) principles and tools. Contribute to growth and expansion projects, providing production input related to shopfloor operations, process capabilities, infrastructure, equipment, and production flows. Support the installation and introduction of new equipment and engineering changes. Work closely with production lines on daily technical and process‑related challenges and help turn identified issues into practical improvements. Support and coach Production Coordinators, sharing knowledge and helping develop capabilities within the area. Create and maintain relevant procedures and production documentation. Cooperate with suppliers on technical solutions, quotations, and purchasing activities. Maintain and update relevant information in systems such as BI and SAP. Support IMS requirements and their implementation within the area. Collaborate with other functions on projects and changes that may have an impact on production. Play Your Part in Our Team Succeeding As a Production Engineer within Prepack Operations, you will work close to the shopfloor and support both everyday production needs and longer‑term improvement activities. The role combines production engineering, problem solving, continuous improvement, and project work. You will help identify opportunities to improve productivity, equipment, and processes while also contributing to new equipment installations, engineering changes, and growth or expansion projects. Working closely with Production Coordinators, other functions, and external suppliers, you will help turn production needs and improvement opportunities into practical solutions. Must‑Have Qualifications Degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field. Good understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and shopfloor operations. A hands‑on mindset and interest in understanding how production processes can be improved. Previous involvement in engineering, process improvement, productivity, or manufacturing‑related projects. Ability to analyze technical and process‑related challenges and work towards practical solutions. Confidence working with different stakeholders and collaborating across functions. Ability to take ownership of activities and drive them forward. Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a production environment. Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools. Exposure to new equipment installation, engineering changes, or production development projects. Knowledge of systems such as SAP or BI. Previous involvement with suppliers, quotations, or purchasing activities. Understanding of productivity improvement or benchmarking activities. Interest in coaching colleagues and sharing technical knowledge. Personal Competencies Curious and improvement‑oriented mindset. Practical and solution‑oriented approach to shopfloor challenges. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across different functions. Ability to balance daily production needs with longer‑term improvement activities. Strong ownership and willingness to learn and continue developing. What’s In It For You? By joining the LEGO Group as a Production Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work close to production while contributing to projects that help develop and improve our Prepack operations. The role offers a combination of hands‑on production support, continuous improvement, and project work. You will have the opportunity to see the practical impact of your work on the shopfloor while developing your technical and project capabilities through collaboration with colleagues across different functions. You will be able to take ownership of improvement opportunities, contribute your ideas, and continue growing as an engineer while helping shape the future of our production operations. 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. Benefits 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. Your workplace: Your workplace will be the office, store or factory specified in this advert. Hybrid Working: Our hybrid work model, Best of Both offers you the option of flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of the model, including how this option applies to your role and team. Learn more about our benefits, culture and workplace experience here Our Culture 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 and religion) to apply for roles in our team. 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. Additional Statements Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today. We are aware of reports of fraudulent emails and social media messages from individuals falsely claiming to represent the LEGO Group recruitment teams. Please check that recruitment communications are from an official LEGO® email address before responding Company Legacy Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. Our founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen made his first wooden toy in 1932. He persevered against the odds until his business was a success. Constantly innovating, never compromising. Building, rebuilding, and striving for the best. It is this resilience and permanent sense of renewal that drives us forward. We are never still. We will always be creating, inventing, andhaving fun. Build your career brick by brick and play your part in continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow”. #J-18808-Ljbffr 1003 LEGO Manufacturing, Kft.