Mechanical Design Engineer BA Bedroom

Company description
We have a new IKEA direction with many opportunities within our reach and we are taking next steps together to set ourselves up for success. Over the next few years, all of us need to be better than ever. We will strengthen the core of what we do in Range & Supply.
The product range – our identity and Range & Product Engineering is one of the most important enablers to ensure that we live up to the IKEA vision.
Business Area Bedroom consist of a range of storage furniture, hallway furniture and beds. We are now strengthening the team within comfort, meaning soft beds and mattresses. The comfort area is a business that is growing year by year, and we want to become the best retailer for sleep for costumers all over the world.
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who together with us will develop the IKEA product offer.
Job description
The feeling of comfort when sitting in a sofa, work chair or sleeping in a bed is important in people's everyday lives. Good comfort is what makes people want to use the product over and over again. Good comfort defines our customers' quality perception.
Within BA bedroom we are now looking for someone who will lead the mechanical design development within comfort for beds and mattresses.
You will work in a team with designer, project leader, requirement specialist and mechanical design engineers.
You will have a close contact with the category area of comfort who is the connection to our suppliers.
With our specialists within the category, you can discuss what materials and production solutions that will enable the best form and function for a specific product.

In this recruitment, we are looking for someone who has a strong drive, who takes initiatives and are used to drive your own agenda. You like to work in team constellation and to collaborate with a wide network of colleagues.
Experience from working with comfort is good, but equally important is that you are curious and eager to learn about the characteristics of different foams, wadding and comfort springs! We hope that this add catches your interest!
Qualification
You have studied Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
You have experience of working in product development in different kind of materials and production methods,
You have good competence in 3D CAD engineering and basic structural dimensioning.
You can work with product documentation, even when it becomes repetitive, and you can also be very practical and make things happen with your bare hands.
You are a problem solver with strong communication skills with the ability to build relations.
In your mind a failure is just another idea that did not work out and you are not afraid to try, again and again.
You have a passion for details, constantly curious and able to take decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
You are self-driven and can lead others around you while taking on the responsibility and possibilities for leading engineering projects.

What you will get
You will get a ton of trust from managers and colleagues and there will be high expectations on you to perform and develop yourself and the business. Your manager will do the best to clear the way so that you can succeed in your job and develop towards your best self at work and most importantly: You will be part of a team with smart, hardworking, caring and down to earth people.
Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application –CV and letter of motivation – in English latest 10th Feb. 2022. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Product Engineering Manager Ann-Louise Zander at ann-louise.zander@inter.ikea.com. If you have questions regarding this role or recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Katie Pettersson on +46 702994248
We are looking forward to your application!