Product Requirement Engineer

Company Description
Are you a Foodie?
Great, then you might be the one we are looking for. We are all passionate food lovers that develop and provide delicious, desirable, safe, healthy, and sustainable food for the many people around the world. No doubt food matters to people and the planet and to the IKEA business. Our Food business is a strong contributor to the IKEA brand and business growth, and we have the ambition to drive positive change in the food industry.
We are on an existing journey where we, over the next years, will continue to strengthen the core of what we do developing food that is good for people and the planet. Every day we dare to challenge ourselves and live our values and we embrace the future and face the opportunities to enable success.
We are in Älmhult, in IKEA of Sweden, where the total customer offer is being developed where we want to work close to our IKEA colleagues across the value chain and how we meet our customers every day. For example, did you know that more than 520 million guests enjoyed our food last year?
Älmhult – the heart of IKEA
This is where our culture and values were shaped and are still developing. It is a melting pot of many different nationalities and cultures. Beside the IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotel, the IKEA store, and many other places to learn and meet, there is Aktivitetshuset, which is a meeting place and spare time facility with lots of possibilities for IKEA co-workers and their families. If you choose to commute to Älmhult, this is not a problem because the office is a stone's throw from the train station, and the shuttle buses to Helsingborg leave right outside IKEA of Sweden.
Job Description


As Product Requirement Engineer, you will belong to the Engineering function in Range Area Food Services and report to the Product Engineering Manager. You will have the opportunity to contribute to growth by increasing the range's quality and the total quality perception of IKEA Food. You will also secure the quality of the products related to issues within a given range.
As Product Requirement Engineer for Food your main responsibilities are:
Participate product development projects and developing product formulations
Reviewing product ingredients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and customer preferences.
Developing product specifications for new and existing products, considering factors such as nutritional content, shelf life, and sensory attributes
Conducting risk assessments of products and ingredients to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
Managing projects from concept to launch, ensuring that products are delivered on time, within budget, and meet established quality standards.
Ensuring compliance with relevant food safety regulations and industry standards
Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop processes and working methods, while fostering cross-organizational partnerships at IKEA.

Qualifications


Have knowledge and experience in food quality, food safety, and food legislation. You have a university degree in Food Engineering, Food Science or Food Technology. Experience with food product formulations and packaging will be a huge plus. You are also fluent both in spoken and written English.
As a person, you can work in a changing and fast-moving environment, have a problem-solving approach with accurate details and are used to coordinate and involve relevant functions.
You are a team player with a result-oriented mind, but you are highly driven and have a passion for quality and food.
Additional information


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 – in English not later than 22nd of March 2024.
This is a permanent onsite position located at Älmhult, Sweden.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Monaka Perumal at monaka.perumal@inter.ikea.com