Job Description

Develop technical product design and solution that meets identified product requirements, business ambitions and customer needs. Create technical product design using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D modelling programs. Implement and apply IKEA standard materials, solutions, and platforms to drive cost savings and meet sustainability and circularity ambitions. Collaborating with development partners, designers, and manufacturers to ensure design specifications are met. Initiate development tests and computer simulations to optimize and verify product design and technical solutions. Mitigate product risks to secure safe products. Create technical documentation like 3D models, technical drawings, assembly instructions, assembly time, bill of components and other specifying product documentation. Identify and give recommendations for After Sales Parts from a quality and circular perspective. Break down product construction to relevant part structure level with all ingoing components and fittings. Engineering education background Relevant work experience of 7 to 10 years Relevant product development, production, and material. Understanding cost drivers, sustainable and circular solutions. Experience in home furniture industry would be a plus. Mechanical design, geometric dimensioning, tolerancing, simulation, drawing techniques and 3D modeling. Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs (mandatory-SolidWorks; preferable-Blender (3D max), CLO) and product lifecycle management systems (preferable Windchill). Product documentation and verification methods. An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability. Translate project concept, ideas, ambitions and requirements into technical product designs and solutions. Ability to work in multiple projects and development teams in parallel. Work in teams and make things happen by involving and engaging others. Inspired and guided by IKEA values and by creating better everyday life for the many people. Passionate about solving problems to create better solutions and products for our customers. Get energy from fulfilling goals/plans and seeing the result of a team effort