About you
Experience from furniture production preferably wood technology
Good communication skills in English both written and verbal
Very good knowledge of the product requirements, standards and test methods also knowledge of materials' properties and construction
University degree (preferable Technical University)
Capability to lead projects and secure implementation
Very good understanding of Democratic design and customer needs and expectations regarding function, customer friendliness and products critical to quality
Very good communication skills, will and ability to work in team
Capability to build trust and relationships, for long-term business partnership
Ability to make decisions and solve problems with a holistic view
Good balance between overall view and details
Ability to understand standards and share and live IKEA values
Very good computer software skills (MS Office applications)
Driving license Cat. B
About the assignment
Lead and involve the right resources in Purchasing to secure the product development projects
Lead product development at the factory floor from a technical point of view and secure scalability for further implementation at other supplier
Participate in Contract Review and lead implementation of product documentation connected to new articles as well as product improves
Secure that the product is at correct quality level
In cooperation with supplier and Product Compliance specialist, secure and verify that all IKEA requirement documents are correct
Contribute to the development projects from a technical perspective, with competence in construction, material, production, quality and customer expectations
Actively identify put forward and execute Product Improvements
Conduct Production Risk Assessments for new products together with production engineer
Together with supplier organize and secure product is started
Secure the 1st batch production and First delivery inspection are completed and approved
Position requires travelling up to 50% of working time.
Sounds interesting?
Submit your application as soon as possible however not later than 30th of June 2022. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate.
Please submit your CV in English.
