Mechanical Design Engineer – BA DOW

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.
The Product Engineering organisation enables, thru innovation and together with other organisations, us to live up to and strengthen our democratic design and thereby support the development of better homes and better products.
Business Area Dining, Outdoor & Workspaces (BA DOW) is a business which are growing year by year and we stand in front of many new opportunities. To secure a future as successful as the past we are in a phase where we are building on our strength and finding new solutions for the many consumers. Most things remain to be done - is more relevant than ever!
If this excites you, you are the one we are looking for.
Right now, we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who together with us will develop the IKEA product offer.
Job description
You are an important contributor in the creation of our new products and solutions to deliver the best customer experience, sustainable solution and quality, at the lowest costs. You take a stand in important matters, and you are willing to challenge known patterns.
You will be responsible for:
Develop the mechanical design of products with different materials and functions from concept sketch to final product
Work with Improvements of Existing Range
To apply IKEA’s Shared Solutions, standard components and materials
To secure that all mechanical requirements (legal as functional) are covered by the product design
To develop, document and maintain the digital 3D models and 2D drawings with all relevant dimensions and tolerances according to IKEA CAD Standards
To evaluate constructions with Calculations and (FEM) simulations by doing some yourself and together with our in-house FEA-experts before testing on prototypes
To be the main contact with IKEA of Sweden prototype department

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 very good competence in 3D CAD engineering and a good knowledge of FEM analysis and basic structural dimensioning.
You have good experience in working with SolidWorks.
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.
More Information
Does this sound like your next challenge?
We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English latest 3rd November 2021. 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.
Preferred starting date is as soon as possible.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Product Engineering Manager Magnus Ståhl at magnus.stahl@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!