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Inter IKEA Group

Material & Technology Engineer

full-time

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Contribute to the development and improvement of materials and technologies, focusing on performance, durability, and sustainability for IKEA's wood-based products.

As Material & Technology Engineer for Veneer and wood expression, you will be a key contributor, initiating and leading material & technology development and improvement of existing materials and technologies in order to improve performance, durability, cost effectiveness and sustainability of products. You will bring your material and process knowledge into the product development process, supporting “right from the beginning” with best overall solution in terms of cost, performance. You will secure category specific knowledge of Materials and Technologies and clarify and maintain current IKEA standards to ensure IKEA’s competitive advantage.

Your main responsibilities in Veneer and wood expression will be to: 

  • Lead development and improvement projects for veneer and wood technologies.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and share insights with stakeholders.
  • Support product development teams with material and process expertise.
  • Maintain and communicate specifications, standards, and material registers.
  • Collaborate with test labs and compliance teams to develop new test methods.
  • Drive knowledge sharing and lead material-specific trainings.
  • Ensure standardization and effective implementation of proven materials.
  • University degree or equivalent experience in wood materials or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of material characteristics and production technologies in wood.
  • Experience in project leadership and influencing through collaboration.
  • Analytical and business-minded approach with a passion for sustainability.

If you’re curious, passionate, and eager to contribute to a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you! Apply by submitting your CV and motivational letter in English. The selection process will take place continuously, so please send in your application as soon as possible 

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Hiring manager Niklas Johansson at [email protected] . If you have any question regarding the recruitment process, please reach out to Sarah Assem [email protected] 

Inter IKEA Group

The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.  You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what you values are more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.Supply Chain Operations (SCO) connects customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. It delivers transport and logistic solutions today, tomorrow and over time by (a) optimizing replenishment solutions (b) defining physical goods flow capacity needs (c) sourcing and developing transport & logistics capacities (d) managing the goods flow (e) leading & securing supply quality.

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