Maintenance Reliability Engineer

## Maintenance Reliability EngineerApplylocations: Richmondtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 10, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: 0000035713**Job Description****Would you like to be responsible for ensuring the mechanical reliability and performance of LEGO manufacturing equipment while driving world-class uptime and product quality?**The Mechanical Reliability Engineer will ensure that the LEGO Production team meets reliability and product quality targets by focusing on the mechanical performance and longevity of production and packaging equipment. This role is responsible for driving best-in-class maintenance practices with a strong emphasis on mechanical systems, failure analysis, and equipment reliability.**Duties will include the following:*** Establish and improve mechanical maintenance procedures, work instructions, and equipment documentation in collaboration with internal teams and equipment suppliers.* Lead mechanical root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures impacting product quality, uptime, and production capacity.* Develop and implement strategies to improve mechanical reliability across equipment life cycles, including condition-based and precision maintenance practices.* Troubleshoot and optimize mechanical systems within high-speed packaging and production lines, including conveyors, drives, gearboxes, and pneumatic systems.* Drive improvements in lubrication practices, alignment, balancing, and wear component management.* Provide technical leadership in spare parts strategy, including component selection, failure reduction, and lifecycle cost optimization.* Lead and support maintenance improvement initiatives and global reliability projects.* Ensure compliance and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs with a focus on mechanical health and equipment performance.* Develop and execute continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment uptime, reliability, and maintenance efficiency.* Utilize SAP as a Super User, including planning, scheduling, and optimizing preventative maintenance activities.* Take ownership for integration and effectiveness of the QEHS System within operational processes.**Play your part in our team succeeding** The Packaging Engineering Group is responsible for maintaining and improving factory equipment with a strong focus on mechanical system reliability and performance. This team partners closely with production to ensure equipment operates efficiently and consistently. In this role, you will spend the majority of your time:* Troubleshooting mechanical failures on high-speed packaging lines* Improving reliability of conveyance systems, rotating equipment, and pneumatic components* Leading hands-on investigations of equipment wear and failure modes* Supporting equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and mechanical system improvements* Driving initiatives that increase uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve equipment performance* Your work will directly contribute to increasing efficiency, productivity, and long-term reliability while maintaining LEGO’s high safety and quality standards.**Do you have what it takes?*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.* Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, reliability engineering, or equipment engineering within a manufacturing environment* Strong hands-on experience with mechanical systems, including:* Conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, and power transmission* Pneumatics and mechanical actuators* High-speed packaging or automated equipment* Demonstrated expertise in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and mechanical problem solving* Experience implementing precision maintenance techniques (alignment, lubrication, balancing, condition monitoring)* Practical experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics* Working knowledge of electrical and automation systems to support cross-functional troubleshooting (not a controls-focused role)* Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies* Experience with maintenance systems (SAP preferred) including scheduling and planning* Experience with budgeting and cost optimization for maintenance and spare parts.**Additional*** This position will work onsite 5 days a week.* Must have ability to travel globally.* Relocation assistance is not available for this position.**Join the 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io, 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.** #J-18808-Ljbffr