Production Engineer

IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB; Älmhult; On-site; SEK 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB is looking for a skilled Engineer to drive the development of sustainable plastic materials. You will collaborate closely with suppliers to innovate and improve plastic solutions for various IKEA products.

The position requires a University Degree in Chemicals/Polymers and at least three years of relevant experience. You will lead projects, maintain technical documentation, and ensure compliance with quality standards in a dynamic, international setting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemicals/Polymers or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in material development.
• Experience in plastic manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on plastic material development projects with suppliers.
• Drive innovative development projects and perform material tests.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Material development

Project leadership

Quality management

Fluent English

Education

University Degree in Chemicals/Polymers

Job description

Company Description

IKEA offers well-designed, functional home furnishings at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. The role of the supply process is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions.

Job Description

We are on an exciting journey of more sustainable plastic material in IKEA. Recycled and Renewable materials at an affordable price is a key focus area in our plastic material plan. Plastic is a very versatile material, and at the same time a low-cost enabler. The Applications, shapes and colors of plastic are endless, which is why it is a key material on our portfolio.

IKEA is aiming to be the leading company within technique and design. At IKEA we have high ambitions and we think that everything is possible! In order to develop the next generation’s plastic raw material, we need to strengthen our organisation with a skilled Engineer.

Assignment

Your main assignment will be to work in close collaboration with IKEA Home Furnishing Suppliers & IKEA of Sweden in projects for the development of the existing and future solutions of Plastic material for IKEA products. You will be working on developing plastic raw material solutions for various product portfolios within IKEA.

You will be driving and taking part in innovative development projects, performing material tests and securing the quality level of the raw material in your responsibility. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining the technical documentation, and working with the standardization of the plastic material range. You will secure the quality compliance of the material and production processes at the raw material suppliers in accordance with IKEA specifications. You will be in lead to act fast on any deviations.

Qualifications

• Engineer with a University Degree in Chemicals/Polymers or similar work experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience within material development.
• Experience in Plastic manufacturing, such as extrusion or injection molding is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Quality management systems & Tools.
• Ability to lead projects across teams and functions.
• Fluent in English both verbally and in writing.

About you

As a person you are innovative, and you always see solutions instead of problems. Your driving force is to develop the products, as well as securing ongoing excellence, through our suppliers. To sell your ideas to the organization you must be open - and business minded. You are driven and have the ability to build trustful relationships.

You enjoy an agile way of working and achieving results together with a team in a flexible environment, at the same time you are able to create structure and clarity. You are always curious about finding better ways of working. You are someone who finds energy for working in multi-cultural teams.

IKEA offers you a challenging position with great development possibilities. You will be working in a truly international environment with a lot of contact interface across the region and globally. We hope that you would like to contribute with your unique competence for IKEAs future!

Additional Information

The position is located in Älmhult, Sweden, and requires some international travelling.

EEO Statement

We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity. We will first consider co‑workers employed at Inter IKEA Group impacted by organizational changes. For this specific recruitment priority will be given to impacted co‑workers in IKEA Core Business Supply, provided competence requirements are met for the role. However all interested co‑workers are welcome to apply.