Design Engineer | Range Area Seating - Comfort Platform

IKEA; Älmhult; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA of Sweden is seeking a Design Engineer for the Comfort Platform to develop new textiles and comfort solutions for the IKEA range. You will work with colleagues and suppliers to deliver innovative, robust products, document outcomes, and explore new validation methods.

You will take ownership, collaborate across teams, and help shape the future roadmap by applying current technologies and new materials. The role emphasizes delivery and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in textile product development for mattresses or upholstered furniture.
• Strong understanding of production processes and materials.
• Experience working with suppliers in purchasing or sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify and document textile and comfort solutions for IKEA products.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to shape roadmaps.
• Explore new simulation tools and verification methods to improve robustness.
• Own aspects of design work and communicate progress clearly across stakeholders.

Skills

Textile development

Production knowledge

Supplier collaboration

Education

Textile engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

IKEA of Sweden offers a vibrant and inclusive culture where ideas are heard, everyone has opportunities to develop new skills, and our shared goal is always to create a better everyday life for the many people.

About The Role

As a Design Engineer in the Comfort Platform team, you will work with current technologies and new materials. Together with colleagues and partners within and beyond the team, you will develop smart, innovative solutions for the IKEA range in a broader context. You will develop new textiles and comfort solutions and help shape the future roadmap. The role includes developing, verifying and documenting solutions, as well as exploring new ways of working, simulation tools and robust verification methods. The ability to deliver, take ownership and collaborate effectively is central to the role.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with experience and knowledge in textile development, along with a strong understanding of production and materials. You have likely worked within a business area or closely with suppliers in purchasing or sourcing. You have a genuine interest in textiles and upholstered furniture and understand what creates value for customers.

We Would Welcome The Following Qualifications

• Experience in product development involving textiles for products such as mattresses or upholstered furniture
• A university degree in textile engineering or equivalent competence
• Strong knowledge of production and materials, including both knitted and woven textiles
• Strong knowledge of textile requirements development
• A commitment to problem-solving and an ability to explore new perspectives
• Basic knowledge of ARANE
• Experience working with PLUS documentation
• Basic knowledge of pattern making
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD software

In this role you will report to Amilia Tångne, Product Engineering Manager.