Arbetsbeskrivning

Would you like to be part of creating a better everyday life for the many people?

By developing affordable products and solutions for people all around the world? Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden. This is where the IKEA range is being developed based on our Democratic Design principles, and then made available in our stores to customers across the world.

In Range Area Store & Organise furniture, we are looking for a Packaging Solution Engineer for a temporary contract covering a parental leave, who wants to be the driving force in creating, improving, and documenting packaging solutions and move the packaging agenda forward towards the future.

Do you have a passion for helping people live better lives in their homes and therefore an extensive interest in contributing with home furnishing solutions? Then this opportunity might be for you. As a Packaging Solution Engineer, you are an important contributor in the product development process, ideation and creation of new products and solutions aiming for the best customer experience and satisfaction.

Job Description

In the role as Packaging Solution Engineer you will be part of a product development team with an overall responsibility for the packaging solutions, you will be expected to secure that our products reach our customers homes neat and clean in all our sales channels. You will work in close co-operation with different stakeholders throughout the value chain to find the optimal packaging to the best cost with a strong focus on our customers as well as on sustainability.

As a Packaging Solution Engineer, you will:

• Lead development of customer friendly, total low cost and sustainable packaging solutions for the IKEA range.
• Apply packaging design for efficient manufacturing and logistics in an omni-channel landscape.
• Manage potential safety and quality risks during the development of the product and the packaging solution.
• Test and verify the packaging solution during the development phase according to IKEA packaging requirements
• Secure creation of packaging documentation according to IKEA standards and guidelines.
• Guide and support development partners from a range perspective on packaging solutions.
• Identify potential packaging improvement and give data-based input to action planning, supply chain setup, sales solutions and selling patterns.
• Actively capture and share learnings connected to packing solutions throughout IKEA and to partners.

Qualifications

To be successful in this job we believe you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in packaging design and development in the home furnishing industry is an advantage.
• Proficiency in CAD software-Solidworks etc for designing packaging structures and prototypes.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to reducing environmental impact through packaging innovation.
• Self-driven, structured, resourceful person who takes initiative and leads your work forward.

You are solution oriented, able to prioritize, with a drive in making tough decisions. You like to be challenged and to keep learning new things. You will work with colleagues from all over the world. You therefore need to be fluent in English.

Additional information

Get ready to assemble something new!

This position is temporary, covering a parental leave. The position is based in Älmhult, Sweden and requires a high level of presence in the office. Älmhult has commuting possibilities with hourly trains to Malmö, Lund and Växjö and an IKEA shuttle bus back and forth to Helsingborg three times a day.

At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, or what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers’ dreams and needs. At IKEA we’re all working on the same project.

If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter, Matilda Winninge, [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application by December 7th, 2025