The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – our customers, co-workers, and suppliers. To be able to work close to our Supply Partners all over the world, 7 Purchasing & Logistics Areas (PLA) within a total of 24 PLA offices are established. 

Purchasing and Logistics Area South is one of the total seven Purchasing Operations Areas within IKEA, and our co-workers are based in Istanbul, Bucharest, Milano, and Karachi.

IKEA Range & Supply has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply IKEA stores with home furnishing solutions available to the many people.

We are currently looking for a Product Engineer in Category Metals Stainless Steel based in Istanbul, reporting to Business Development Manager.

The Product Engineer will be responsible for a variety of responsibilities as below:

• In cooperation with IoS (HFB), lead the engineering and quality implementation/industrialization of new products, moving products to new suppliers as well as improving existing products according to the principles of Democratic Design.
• Lead and involve the right resources in Purchasing to secure the product development (NEWS and MOVES) projects are delivered on time, with quality and with full compliance.
• Lead product development at the factory floor from a technical point of view and secure scalability for further implementation at other suppliers.
• Define together with HFB's the evaluation & test requirements the supplier has to fulfil during the development stage, follow up that requirements are fulfilled before production start and secure the product is at correct quality level according to IKEA Documentation.
• Lead implementation of product documentation connected to new articles as well as product improves at suppliers.
• In cooperation with supplier and Product Compliance specialist, secure and verify that all IKEA requirement documents are correct, complete and available in the IT system at first delivery.
• Contribute to the development projects and design/product risk analysis (FMEA) from a technical perspective (create phase in DPOP), with competence in construction, material, production, quality and customer expectations.
• Actively identify, put forward and lead/execute Product Improvements with priority to satisfy customers, as well to utilize material and energy in an efficient way.
• Conduct Production Risk Assessments for new products together with supplier and production engineer.
• Together with the supplier organize and secure product is started right from the beginning and according to working methods in purchasing manual.
• Register product, arrange for Gate check before First Delivery, secure 1st batch production and first delivery inspection are completed and approved.

This job is right for you because you have:

• Engineering degree, 4+ years of experience in production environment and process development
• Basic understanding of LEAN and 6 Sigma
• Proven experience in Quality & Compliance / Production environment, good knowledge of materials properties, production processes and technologies,
• Deep knowledge of product development processes (e.g. DPOP, SDP, PDP) and technologies.
• Good grasp of IKEA total supply chain and Total Cost approach.
• An urgent, uncompromising attitude about quality. You don’t settle for less.
• A process-oriented, structured approach – plus a keen analytical ability.
• Project leadership and cooperating in teams to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction – always at reasonable prices.
• A talent for big-picture, decision-making and problem-solving; always considering the needs of customers, suppliers, and the entire IKEA value chain.
• Growth mind-set and entrepreneurial spirit – open, agile approach that helps identify and adapt to opportunities in the market and supply chain.
• User-centric focus – responding to what customers really want and need to live a better everyday life.
• Fluent English both in written and speaking.

Please submit your application in English as soon as possible however not later than 9th of September 2022.

If you want to be part of creating a better everyday life to the many customers and do it with a great team, this could be the right challenge for you. We are looking forward to getting to know you soon!

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.