We have a new IKEA direction with many opportunities within our reach and we are taking the next steps together to set ourselves up for success. Over the next few years, all of us need to be better than ever. We will strengthen the core of what we do in Range & Supply.

The product range – our identity and Range & Product Engineering is one of the most important enablers to ensure that we live up to the IKEA vision.

We are a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. We develop desirable and affordable products for a beautiful, functional, and more convenient life at home.

Our mind set is that we want to make it possible for everyone to have the kitchen or bathroom of their dreams. Everything we do is based on a spirit of togetherness, curiosity, and enthusiasm, and now we are looking for someone who shares our positive attitude and values.

Right now, we are looking for a temporary Product lifecycle Engineer who together with us will strengthen the IKEA product range, focusing on Seating furniture and Sofa tables.

As Product Lifecycle Engineer (PLE) you will be responsible for supporting the engineering team with administration, documentation, and verification activities. You will help to ensure that product information is up-to-date and according to IKEA documentation guidelines and standards.

Qualifications

As PLE you will:

• Be responsible to perform moderate changes on product documentation including technical requirements, compliance marking, CAD drawings and packaging solutions

• Support our highly efficient engineering team, in running range operations

• Support in verification and validation activities, for example assemble and test furniture

• Secure that technical product information is up-to-date and according to IKEA documentation guidelines and standards

• Be responsible to both find and act on gaps in product documentation

• Take a big responsibility for the legal compliance marking of the products

• Participate in projects for product updates

What will you get?

Building trust with leaders and colleagues is inevitable, accompanied by elevated expectations for your performance and personal development, and the growth of the business. Your manager is committed to facilitating your success by removing obstacles in your path, fostering your professional development, and encouraging your journey towards self-improvement. Joining a team of intelligent, dedicated, compassionate, and grounded individuals who share a passion for Livingroom is a rewarding aspect of this experience.

To succeed in this role, we see that you have a background in technical administration, it is a plus if you have studied engineering. You have a passion for legal compliance and product documentation. Your knowledge in 3D drawings and SolidWorks as well as IT tools for product information will be considered as an added advantage. Additionally, experience in packaging is desirable.

We see that you are a committed and self-driven person with a strong will to influence and make a difference. You work in a structured way with analytical skills and take the lead in planning and executing your own work as well as in your contacts with internal and external stakeholders. You can work with repetitive tasks and get energy from getting things done.

You have strong communication skills in English and the ability to create confidence and build relations. You are self-motivated and a goal- and delivery-oriented person with a passion for details.