Sr Operations Technology Excellence Manager (Temp 2 years)

Job Description

• Would you like to be the go-to person for electrical inquiries and design topics at our new production site in Richmond, Virginia? This is a phenomenal opportunity to bring your broad electrical knowledge and quality-driven mindset into play as you support the commissioning of our state-of-the-art, high-tech facility — where we're taking automation to the next level. Our global Operational Technology team delivers manufacturing innovation through collaboration, technical excellence, and a relentless focus on quality. As we establish our newest production site in Richmond, Virginia, we need a dedicated electrical expert on the ground.

• As Sr Operations Technology Excellence Manager, you will be part of the global Operations Technology Engineering team while serving as the primary electrical contact point for the LVA site. This is a 2-year assignment aligned with the commissioning phase, a critical window where your expertise will build the electrical foundation of our facility.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as the electrical domain expert for automated machinery and primary contact point for the LVA site.
• Ensure compliance with UL technical legislation and applicable US electrical codes.
• Act as an informal leader, driving progress and resolving obstacles through expertise and influence.
• Engage and align partners through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Review electrical builds for automated machinery, identifying risks and recommending improvements.
• Guide mitigation strategies for build flaws and integration challenges.
• Provide expert input on electrical distribution system compose.
• Collaborate with global OT Engineering colleagues to align with enterprise standards.

Are you up for the challenge?

• Experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial engineering environments.
• Strong expertise in UL standards and US electrical codes.
• Familiarity with CE marking and European machine design standards.
• Previous commissioning experience in greenfield manufacturing sites preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical design evaluation and risk mitigation.
• Experience from packing or discrete automation environments desirable.
• Travel up to 50 days p/year.

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 is what you can 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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