Product Engineer, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
China, Shenzhen

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Lead the engineering and quality agenda with the overall goal to improve the customer satisfaction. Be the main contact towards the suppliers and work as part of the business team together with the supplier to develop and secure the production process, handling quality deviations and secure compliance with all IKEA requirements.

Job Responsibility:

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 (incl packaging, tests and comply with relevant standards, demands and guidelines)
Participate in Contract Review and 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 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 before hand over to Production Engineer (PNE)

Requirements:

Very good understanding of Democratic design and customer needs and expectations regarding function, customer friendliness and products critical to quality (CTQ)
Very good understanding of Democratic Design and customer needs and expectations regarding function, customer friendliness
Very good knowledge about DPOP and WoW in the HFB's
Very good knowledge of the product requirements, standards and test methods to verify requirements of products
Good knowledge of materials' properties and construction and its impact on cost and sustainability
Good knowledge of production processes and technologies
Good knowledge in Solid works, PDOC and IKEA specifications
Understanding of IKEA Strategic Landscape, especially IKEA Purchasing Strategy, IKEA Business model and IKEA Business Model for growth and key processes (e.g. PDP, SDP, DPOP) and IKEA Purchasing Manual
Understanding of relevant Category Plans and Total Cost
Strong motivation to work in team, lead through engaging and coaching people
Result oriented, high energy and self-driven way of working to deliver better products by involvement of right stakeholders at IKEA & Suppliers
Sense of urgency and a never compromise attitude towards quality
Eager to actively search for information and continuously learn from good examples and mistakes and share experiences
Interest and drive to build trust and partnership to reach common goals
Capability of project leadership and its key element as scope, time, plan, stake holder and change management
Capability to work and align cross business teams, optimize, anchor and deliver products impacting many suppliers and regions
Process oriented with good analytical and structured approach
Capability to act in reality and follow up to secure proper and consistent implementation
Ability to make decisions and solve problems with a holistic view
always act with the customer, supplier and total IKEA in mind
Good communication skills in English both written and verbal
Experience in product development and implementation of product specifications in production environment
Experience of relevant production technologies and materials and working with Production & Product Risk Assessment (FMEA)
Understanding of customers' needs and expectations towards the key and secondary functions of different products (e.g. safety, durability, ergonomics etc.)
Has a good balance between overall/holistic view and details
Ability to understand standards and share and live IKEA values
Experienced in product development and industrialization of products
Knowledge about Total Quality Management
University degree in electronic major
Good knowledge about continuous improvement
Project leadership experience
Ability to work with and through others
Experience to work in a process-oriented environment
Knowledge about Solid Works, Product construction, testing and documentation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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