Packaging solution engineer

Would you like to be part of creating a better everyday life for the many people? By developing affordable products and solutions for people all around the world? Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden and here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers across the world. 

In Range Area Store & Organise furniture, we are looking for a

Packaging Solution Engineer.

In this assignment you will work with both new developments in one of our Development Teams, as well as maintaining our running range together with our Engineering Lifecycle Team and other team members. You will work closely with Categories and other stakeholders in our value chain.  

As a Packaging Solution Engineer, you will: 

• Lead development of customer friendly, total low cost and sustainable packaging solutions for the IKEA range.  
• Apply packaging design for efficient manufacturing and logistics in an omni-channel landscape.  
• Manage potential safety and quality risks during the development of the product and the packaging solution.  
• Test and verify the packaging solution during the development phase according to IKEA packaging requirements  
• Secure creation of packaging documentation according to IKEA standards and guidelines.  
• Guide and support development partners from a range perspective on packaging solutions.  
• Identify potential packaging improvement and give data-based input to action planning, supply chain setup, sales solutions and selling patterns.  
• Actively capture and share learnings connected to packing solutions throughout IKEA and to partners. 

About the assignment 

Do you have a passion for helping people lead better lives in their homes and therefore an extensive interest in contributing with home furnishing solutions? Then this opportunity might be for you. As a Packaging Solution Engineer, you are an important contributor in the product development process, ideation and creation of new products and solutions aiming for the best customer experience and satisfaction. 

To be successful in this job we believe you have: 

• A Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 
• Previous experience in packaging design and development in the home furnishing industry is an advantage. 
• Proficiency in CAD software-Solidworks etc for designing packaging structures and prototypes. 

• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. 
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. 
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to reducing environmental impact through packaging innovation. 
• Self-driven, structured, resourceful person who takes initiative and leads your work forward. 

You are solutions oriented, able to prioritize, with a drive in making tough decisions. You like to be challenged and to keep learning new things. You will work with colleagues from all over the world. You therefore need to be fluent in English. 

Does this sound like your next challenge? 

Please send us your application - CV and motivation letter, in English - by the 13th of November 2024. 

Please note that we are continuously interviewing candidates and may close the ad earlier.     

If you have any questions about the role, please contact  the Hiring Manager Patric Smedberg on patric.smedberg@inter.ikea.com

For questions about the process, please contact out People & Culture Recruiter, Carolina on carolina.reventberg2@inter.ikea.com 

We look forward to seeing your application!