Can you really reach out to the whole world, while working in a tranquil idyll in the middle of forest? In Älmhult, Sweden, you can. Älmhult is home to IKEA Range & Supply that has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply IKEA retail channels with home furnishing solutions available for the many people. Each year IKEA Range & Supply introduces around 2,000 new products around the world and the total range is almost 10,000. So what happens in Älmhult definitely doesn't stay in Älmhult. It reaches practically every corner of the globe.

In this role you will be a part of the Range & Product Engineering function within the Business Area (BA) Dining, Outdoor & Secondary Storage and Workspaces and you will report to the BA Range and Design Engineering Manager. Together with colleagues in your function you will contribute to creating a product range fulfilling the needs and dreams of the many people.

As Range Engineering Leader you´ll have a business focused role in the center of IKEA´s product development. Your assignment is to lead the planning of innovative engineering solutions for the complete portfolio. You do this by utilizing the full potential of the engineering network in our value chain, ensuring that all products delivers to set objectives and goals in connection to strategies and business plans throughout the full product life cycle.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan & secure deployment of innovative solutions and new materials
• Plan engineering resources to the projects
• Scope and brief projects to the development team as well as supporting them.
• Monitor and act on deviations.
• Set relevant KPI values in projects as running range improvement
• Focused assignment across Home Furniture Business

As a Range Engineering Leader you will lead:

• Cross functional collaboration
• Range and product solutions living up to be safe, healthy and sellable throughout the lifetime
• Access to Standard and shared solutions, components and materials
• Prerequisites for fulfilling of legal and customer requirements
• Engagement of additional development capabilities (Development Partners).
• Involvement of the development team in brief of projects
• Contributing to business plan

You have deep knowledge and proven experience in IKEA’s product development and in business development, and you understand the full IKEA value chain and how to create preconditions for an efficient development that will reach our targets. We believe that you have a University Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

You know how to motivate people and make them perform and deliver towards set goals and on time, based on proven track record of direct or indirect leadership.

Furthermore you have the ability to lead through communication and creating strong and trustful networks and relationships in collaborative processes, based on an interest and ability to coach team members during the product development journey. You have the ability to explore different perspectives, welcome innovation and dare to challenge when needed. You have proven experience in project management, portfolio planning and project scoping.

Please send us your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English. Please note that we will review applications as they come through so do not delay, send in your application today! The last day to send your application is 9th of February.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Michael Lindholm, recruiting manager +46 766 190 986. For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Maria Fröberg Larsson +46 766 190 996