About you

• University graduate or last year of education (preferable Technical University, Wood Technology).
• Knowledge of materials, construction and production technologies relevant for furnishing products.
• Experience in production environment will be an advantage.
• Experience of wood materials, technology production of furniture will be an advantage.
• Knowledge about product documentation, technical drawings (CAD, measured images, 3D software), product compliance including testing and quality deviation management.
• Good communication skills, willingness to work in team.
• Willpower for continues development and improvements.
• Willingness to lead product development on factory floor with full understanding of possible impact on production.
• Willingness to lead multiply projects on different complexity level at the same time.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in simple way.
• Sens of urgency, creativity and eagerness to look for new solution.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Very good computer software skills (MS Office applications).
• Driving license Cat. B.

About the job

The Product Development Engineer is part of the Free Range EU Centre Business Team.
He/ She takes part in development of new IKEA products and controls technical aspects of the process. He/she is responsible to secure product tests and technical documentation.

About the assignment

• Delivering input to the product development projects at technical perspective by bringing know-how for: construction solutions, material and production knowledge, quality aspects and customer expectations.
• To define and to set-up requirements for new products based on IKEA and legal requirements.
• To create and update documentation.
• Responsible for choosing test methods and assist in developing test methods.
• Responsible for communication and collaboration regarding the requirements with external parties: Customer, Purchasing, Suppliers, Test labs.
• Support production implementation in cooperation with Purchasing.
• Lead product assessments and analyse product risk assessments.
• Be updated within applicable IKEA Standards, specifications, working methods and IT tools.
• Establish and maintain networks within and across all Business Areas.
• Keep an up-dated picture of customers’ needs and demands around the globe.
• Focus on time to market and speed.
• The job requires travelling up to 70% of working time.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Jan Kowalski, PD Manager at xyz For information about the recruitment process, please contact Anna Nowak, HR Generalist at xxxxx