Arbetsbeskrivning

Company Description

Life is messy and people's demand for smart, affordable and flexible storage is growing.

We want to inspire customers and show how storing and organising can help to create a harmonious home, where it's easy to unwind.

We develop storage furniture for the many spaces in the home, primary in the living room,

but also, for secondary storage. Solutions for all storage needs that are both practical and beautiful - at prices so low that the many people can afford them.

Job Description

Who are you?

As a Product Lifecycle Engineer (PLE) you will be responsible to support our highly efficient Engineering Lifecycle Team (ELT) with an overall goal to secure our running range lifecycle maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Being an entry point to engineering function within IKEA of Sweden, it's helps you to understand the different roles withing the function and build competence in all, to help you choose and steer your next step.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Product lifecycle maintenance, meaning ensure that the product documentation is compliant, up-to-date, and according to IKEA guidelines and standards. A well as find and act on gaps in the product documentation.
• Contribute to ensure that our products are legally compliant in all markets throughout the product lifecycle.
• Responsible to perform moderate changes on products including technical requirements, labels & markings, construction drawings, packaging solution updates/improves, etc.
• As part of the Engineering Lifecycle Team, you will be responsible for the Market Specific Range handovers from development centers to Core Business Range and make sure they are legally compliant, with no potential safety and quality risks and according to IoS documentation standards.
• You will work closely with engineer teams and purchasing organizations, within several product areas and categories.
• You will also be responsible for potential improves projects due to compliance, new local or global requirements, quality, and cost-downs.

Qualifications

• To have a university degree in Engineering.
• To have knowledge in 3D drawings, SolidWorks and Windchill.
• To have experience in working with product development and/or creation and maintenance of product documentation will be a plus.
• As well as to have supply chain knowledge (cost drivers, handling of goods and materials).
• To have knowledge about Store & Organise furniture products and range will be a plus.
• To have knowledge about Product Safety and Risk Assessments.
• Work in a structured way with analytical skills and take the lead in your own work as well as in your contacts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing.

Why we love you...

You are a curious person, able to multitask, with an easygoing, fact-based, straight forward approach, and you are driven by creating the right pre-requisites for problem-solving and you have a business mindset. But most importantly – always with the customer in focus. To be successful in this role, you need to have the capability to take decisions, be flexible, and be a team player. We believe that you are a highly committed and self-driven person. With strong communication skills and the ability to create confidence and build relations, since we will deal with multiple stakeholders.

Who are we?

Do you want to be a part of creating a better everyday life for the many people? In Älmhult home to IKEA of Sweden, you can. Here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. IKEA of Sweden is a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world.

Additional information

Does this sound like your next challenge?

We will review applications continuously and might close the job posting earlier than stated, therefore don't wait, and submit your application today!

This is a fulltime job position, located in Älmhult, Sweden.

If you are interested in the role and have questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Monaka Perumal at [email protected]