Senior Quality Manager, Quality in Development

Job Description

 Would you be a driving force in ensuring that quality is at the heart of future production solutions within LEGO Engineering & Technology? Play a key role in setting the highest standards for next-generation production lines at our sites! 

Interested? If so, apply now!  

Core Responsibilities

Within Product & Technology Development processes, you will: 

• Work closely with R&D responsible for packing equipment (platforms) on the development, automation, and digitalisation of packing lines for our newly built sites 
• Define and drive project streams to ensure relevant Quality Assurance (QA) activities in close collaboration with project leads in Engineering and Quality teams 
• Translate ideas and concept requirements into clearly defined targets 
• Develop and implement the quality strategy for verification and validation 
• Proactively identify and assess issues, opportunities, and risks from a Quality perspective 
• Identify and mitigate risks and critical project matters related to quality and technical feasibility 
• Build QA capabilities and foster collaboration across Engineering and Quality teams 
• This is a Senior Manager Specialist level of a position, being individual contributor

This position is located in our Kladno manufacturing site and there is no relocation assistance offered for this role. 

Play your part in our team succeeding 

As Quality in Development Senior Manager you play an enabling role in launching feasible, lovable and viable products driven by collaboration and a data driven approach. You are safeguarding and assuring quality in the LEGO Group product portfolio throughout the product lifecycle. Furthermore, you are developing, adapting and implementing systems and procedures within Quality in Development and its main Product & Technology Development partners. 

Do you have what it takes? 

• Proven experience in manufacturing or engineering quality, with strong understanding of project development in complex environments. Experience with automation and/ or digital projects is a plus 
• Hands-on expertise in quality methodologies and tools (APQP, DFSS, DFX, QFD, FMEA, SPC), applied to drive improvements and informed decision-making 
• Confidence in working within global setups, collaborating across cultures, time zones, and mentalities 
• Structured and systematic approach, combined with strong analytical skills and enjoyment of tackling complex challenges 
• Motivational and engaging leadership style, able to inspire and align multi-functional teams 
• Excellent collaboration, facilitation, and communication skills, connecting technical specialists and business leaders and translating complexity into actionable, quality-focused insights 
• Passion for quality management and continuous improvement, aligning with LEGO Group's culture of curiosity, collaboration, and focus 
• Fluent proficiency in English, Czech is an advantage 
• Willingness to travel (4-6 weeks per year in total) 

What Would Be An Advantage:

• Six Sigma Black Belt 
• Proficient in IT tools, including Microsoft Office 365, Minitab, SAP Teamcenter, and Big Data solutions 
• Experience from collaboration with external development partners and suppliers 

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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.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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