Process Introduction Technician

Are you passionate about manufacturing, process improvement, and bringing new products and technologies to life? As a Process Engineering Technician, you'll work alongside engineers and production teams to support new product introductions, optimize manufacturing processes, and help ensure successful implementation of innovative packaging technologies.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay: $31.60/hr
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

What You'll Do

• Support the validation of new products, technologies, and first-time production runs.
• Assist engineers in developing, testing, and implementing new or modified production processes, tools, and equipment.
• Support engineering improvement projects and implementation of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Maintain production data, validation records, and line recipe standards.
• Document operational control standards and verify equipment performance against engineering specifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, equipment settings, and operational efficiency.
• Identify risks and process deviations during product and technology introductions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical production line issues to minimize downtime and quality concerns.
• Assist with defining equipment recipes, process qualifications, and production standards for new products.
• Partner with Production and Engineering teams to support successful process launches and ongoing operational performance.

Basic Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, production equipment, or engineering operations.
• Working knowledge of process engineering principles and production equipment.
• Experience with HMI interfaces and manufacturing equipment setup.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including spatial reasoning and understanding of basic engineering concepts.
• Experience supporting product qualifications, process validation, or equipment setup activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Ability to work both at a computer and on the manufacturing floor as business needs require.
• Strong written communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Mechatronics or Automation Technology.
• Packaging or packing manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI).
• Experience working in highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to support the introduction of new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and engineering projects.
• Career growth and development opportunities within LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.
• Collaborative environment partnering with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to process innovation and operational excellence.
• A culture built on learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The LEGO Group is a global, family-owned company known for creativity, innovation, quality, and inspiring children through play. LEGO Manufacturing Virginia is expanding our U.S. manufacturing capabilities with a state-of-the-art facility in the Richmond area, creating opportunities for talented professionals to help build and shape our growing operation.