R&D Design Specialist + **Location** Kladno, Czechia + **Job ID** 0000021933 + **Category** Engineering & Science **Job Description** If you’re passionate about automation, innovative technologies, and driving efficiency improvements in equipment that helps us decorate LEGO bricks in unique and exciting ways, there is the perfect opportunity for you! The Research & Development team for Processing Equipment is seeking a skilled Design Specialist (Manager Specialist level) to join our team. Bring your design and engineering expertise to the table and help shape how LEGO leverages processing equipment flex platforms on a global scale. **Core Responsibilities** While joining this global R&D team, you will be the local driver of designing, testing and implementing changes and improvements to existing decoration equipment in the Kladno production. You will design transfer between platforms to optimize output and minimize production cost. In addition, your responsibilities will include: + Designing and construction of equipment + Ensuring tasks are being carried out are in line with our prioritization and goals + Optimization of existing solutions to deliver on efficiency and productivity + Fostering alignment and collaboration with production sites and planning This role is located in Kladno, CZ, and there is no relocation assistance offer for this position. **Play your part in our team succeeding** Our R&D Processing, Equipment Optimization & Productivity team creates the foundation for an effective global production of LEGO products by: + Leading reorder and re- engineering capacity - to justify the existent of the equipment globally in the LEGO organisation. Furthermore, to secure global sharing of the best practise, standardization and alignment of processes to be able to reorder for growth. + Continuous Improvement of efficiency on existing equipment is to support the 3% YOY efficiency goal in operation and to stay attractive towards product development (being ahead of our competitors) + Providing service & know how” is about being the expert about LEGO equipment platforms. **Do you have what it takes?** + Proven manufacturing equipment design experience (CAD design) - both reading and drawing skills are essential for this role + Curiosity about modern technologies and innovative consumer trends + Experience working with global partners would be appreciated, being comfortable and confident in working in global team setting with remote colleagues and partners from other sites + Great teammate – we win together + Works structured and systematic + Fluency in both English and Czech language is a must + Previous experience with SAP would be an advantage + Takes initiative, recognizes and acts on opportunities + Experience with pad printing technologywould be an advantage \#LI-HS2 \#LI-Hybrid 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. Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. For all candidates, if you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply. 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. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. **Join the LEGO® team today.**