About the job
As Material & Technology Engineer Surface treatment, 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 surface treatment will be to:
- Together with the Product Development teams (POD-teams) secure an effective utilization and implementation of new materials and technologies in the product development process to achieve better quality and lower cost
- Initiate and lead material & technology development/improvement projects
- Continuously search for and be updated on developments in the assigned specialist area (internal and external) and share to relevant stakeholders
- Participate in Material & Innovation development projects for new materials & technologies in alignment with the range and business needs
- Be the speaking partner to purchasing teams and Home Furnishing Businesses to identify & use production and material potentials in the product development, with know-how in construction, material, production, sustainability effects and technical platforms
- Sustain and communicate specifications and standards for relevant materials as well as support in developing new test methods in cooperation with Test Lab, Product Requirement and Compliance (PR&C) and relevant industry partners
- Secure usage of standards when possible and/or standardization of existing and proven materials
- Secure knowledge sharing and lead material specific trainings
- Have university degree or documented relevant experience from relevant profession role(s),
- Solid knowledge and experience of surface treatment processes and material characteristics,
- you have the ability to combine long and short-term view in a complex environment and deliver excellent results.
- You enjoy working with supplier development utilizing and sharing your material and production technology knowledge and experience.
- You have project leadership experience, and you influence others through cooperation and networking and have a strong drive, combining analytical approach with being business minded.
- Passion for fact based sustainability transformation
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English by 9th October 2024
If you have any questions about the role please contact the Hiring Manager Niklas Johansson at +46 (0)73-232 16 62.
If you have questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact People & Culture Recruiter Femina Karlsson at [email protected]
