Packaging Solution Engineer

We are looking for a Packaging Solution Engineer in Range Area Home organisation who wants to be the driving force in creating, improving, and documenting packaging solutions and move the packaging agenda forward towards the future.
In the role Packaging Solution Engineer you will be part of a product development team with an overall responsibility for the packaging solutions, you will be expected to secure that our products reach our customers homes neat and clean in all our sales channels. You will work in close co-operation with different stakeholders throughout the value chain to find the optimal packaging to the best cost with a strong focus on our customers as well as on sustainability.
Job Description:
As a Packaging Solution Engineer you will:
• be responsible and expected to take the lead in the development of packaging solutions, running this as a project with end-to-end responsibility for quality and timelines.
• manage multiple stake holders throughout the process whilst keeping a strong focus on the customer and business needs.
• secure and verify that the solutions meet all packaging requirements.
• keep the documentation updated and correct according to all IKEA documentation guidelines and standards
• find packaging improvement potentials and give input to the Range Area business plan
• capture learnings, share knowledge, and communicate with other functions in the Range Area and Matrix dimensions
Qualifications:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating the best packaging solutions for the customer at the right price, with the right quality, a beautiful design, and with a clear focus on sustainability.
We believe that you have:
• education within engineering as well as the theoretical and practical background within packaging and its impact of the value chain - from raw material to the co-worker and customer perspective.
• knowledge in packaging construction in terms of drawing technique, technical solutions, and design for manufacturing.
• experience in drawing. This is essential for the role. We would like you to have used and have knowledge of CAD or Solidworks (or similar tools)
• knowledge in packaging requirements and global packaging test methods and standards.


For this position we highly value great communication skills and the ability to lead yourself to make things happen.
To be successful in this role you also need to have both analytical and creative skills and the ability to transfer knowledge, concepts, and ideas into packaging solutions.
Company Description
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. This is where the IKEA range is being developed based on our Democratic Design principles, and then made available in our stores to customers across the world.
In Range Area Home organisation we focus on products which help the many people to organise their lives. No matter living situations, needs or home furnishing frustrations - we support to make the most of the space at hand.
Additional information
This is a permanent position based in Älmhult, Sweden. Älmhult has commuting possibilities with hourly trains to Malmö, Lund and Växjö and an IKEA shuttle bus back and forth to Helsingborg three times a day. Presence at the office is required.
Does this sound like your next challenge? We look forward to receiving your application – CV and a short motivation to why you are applying for this job.