IKEA Components is a great place to work! It is a company with many different possibilities to grow and develop across the global IKEA value chain. We look upon each individual as a talent and is appointed to be a Talent Provider within IKEA Range & Supply. We work with an inclusive approach to create a better everyday life for the many people. Within IKEA Components we work with innovation and automation, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be pro-active and develop the business. Going forward we will have a high focus on digitalisation and becoming more climate positive – are you curious to join us? 

Does the phrase “Finding better ways” connects to what is motivating you?

Do you know why prestige is the opposite of true cooperation and knowledge sharing? 

Leading in the unknown – is this fuel for your motivation? 

If yes – please keep on reading! 

We are looking for a Material & Innovation Developer to our great team of Engineers. The main focus of your work will be to initiate and lead the development and improvement of existing materials and technologies towards better performance, durability, cost effectiveness and sustainability of products. By leading and supporting in projects for development of material and innovations, you will be part of finding new paper materials, technologies and applications.

Some of the tasks will be: 

• Together with the Manager for Raw Material be the network partner in the Material & Innovation Matrix
• Secure an efficient transformation of paper materials and technologies for better solutions in the product development process
• Show the way forward when it comes to knowledge sharing, as well as lead material specific trainings

In other words – you will help us move our part of the agenda for better solutions when it comes to material and technologies. It could also be that you will proactively contribute to the product development process by supporting our product development organisation, purchasing teams from IKEA of Sweden, IKEA Communications and other parts of your home organisation, with identification and deployments of potentials. And of course – you will have a lot of fun! 

We are looking for you who are a kind of a curious scout, who know how to find your way forward in the unknown and you know a lot about paper as a material!  You have solid knowledge and experience in leading material and technical development projects. Probably you have long work experience from development of several parts of product value chains, as well as high awareness of current and future needs of materials. Furthermore, you have experience from strategic development and international business, preferably in the consumer goods sector. Ideally you have a university degree within engineering in a relevant field. As a person you are down to earth, pragmatic solution orientated with a sparkling curiosity that will lead you forward. IKEA is a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world and therefore you need to speak and write in English. You have an ability to communicate clearly and are open minded, and how to build relations. You have an ability to communicate clearly with an open mindset and how to build relations with stakeholders and pears, internal as well as external. You know how to make it happen!  

This position is located in Älmhult, Sweden. If you have any questions about the role please reach out to our Hiring Manager Niclas Persson, [email protected] and if you are having questions about recruitment process you are welcome to contact Recruitment Specialist Maria Fröberg Larsson [email protected].

Warm welcome with you your CV and motivational letter in English latest by August 15th. 

For us at IKEA, work/life balance is important, and in Sweden, it's common to take 3-4 weeks of annual leave during the period Mid-June to Mid-August to spend time with family and loved ones. Due to this, we kindly ask you to expect that this recruitment process may take a bit longer than it normally would do.

We offer you the possibility to work in a multicultural and international organization that sees diversity is a competitive advantage. Our work environment is defined as open-minded where we let all employees have the possibility to influence the organisation and focus.