We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer (MDE) to join the water solutions team.

You´re going to be part of a technical team, working together in close cooperation with our development teams.

We need someone who is well versed and ready for more to come. You will be working with product development and product improvement of running range, as well as handling the technical documentation and system administration. You are going to develop the mechanical design of products from concept sketch to final product.  

You will develop and maintain the digital models on a detail level, as well as securing that all mechanical requirements (legal as functional) are covered by the product design.

You will be in contact with IKEA of Sweden prototype department, evaluating construction with FEM analysis before testing on prototypes and finalizing and maintaining drawings with all relevant dimensions and tolerances. We’d like to see you’re well acquainted with 3D CAD engineering and having a strong commitment to delivering excellent solutions based on the end customer’s needs. 

You have a good understanding of the design language and with a solid industrial experience from the field of taps, showers, or sanitary fitting. You have experience of solutions and knowledge in material like solid steel, brass, plastics, and chrome plating.

We believe that you are highly committed and self-driven person who can make it happen. IKEA is a truly global environment, with colleagues from all over the world and therefore you need to speak and write in English. Furthermore, you have good understanding of FEM analysis and basic structural dimensioning and knowledge of SolidWorks. You have a university degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 

Is this you? Have previous experience from similar roles? Then please reach out to us with an application. And yes, it will be a lot of fun! 

The position is located in Älmhult, Sweden. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to our Hiring Manager Almila Yazici, +46 733 055 718 and if you are having questions about recruitment process you are welcome to contact Recruitment Specialist Christina Appelqvist, +46-766-113408. Warm welcome with you your CV and motivational letter in English latest by 12th of June 2022..

Please note that we are working with continuous selection in this process and may eventually close the ad earlier than stated. 

GROWING TOGETHER IKEA of Sweden is a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.