Product Technician Furniture

Product Technician Furniture, IKEA of Sweden, BA 50 Seasonal

At IKEA of Sweden we develop and make the IKEA range available to stores and customers all over the world. Within the responsibilities of IKEA of Sweden lies the development, sourcing, supply and steering of a unique, competitive and efficient range. The product technician works within the very core of the product development process, being responsible for the technical aspects of the products, i.e. construction, safety customer friendliness and production adaptation.

Our business is growing and we need you, experienced furniture technician, to help us take the business to the next level.

ASSIGNMENT:
* Responsibility for the technical aspects of our furniture products, i.e. safe to use, good & Healthy, Durable & Functional and customer-friendly.
* Determine and describe basic product requirements, create, update and approve necessary technical documentation as for example drawings.
* Quality assure, in all aspects, new products by testing and approval. Evaluation of newly started production, preventive actions, product audit and corrective actions.
* Monitor and analyse the quality situation of existing products and initiate corrective actions. You will work with product maintenance and continuously improvements of existing product range.
* Establish and maintain networks with functions in IKEA and spread knowledge to other IKEA companies on products and materials, environmental requirements, laws & standards, risk analysis etc. Travel to our purchasing markets required.
* Continuously develop new technical solutions in order to improve customer benefits and decrease costs.
Kravspecifikation COMPETENCE
* Good competence in wood based furniture production. Metal furniture production knowledge a plus.
* Good competence in furniture construction, materials, technical drawing, documentation and communication.
* Knowledge and understanding in requirements, including laws and standards, connected to the furniture area.
* Good technical education or working experience.
* A sound knowledge of English, verbal and writing.
* Experience of PC and CAD programs such as Solid Works and Autocad

CAPABILITIES/MOTIVATION
* Open minded and flexible.
* Share IKEA's basic values.
* Problem-solving approach and innovative thinking.
* Decision making ability
* Sense of urgency
* Communication skills, willingness to share knowledge and delegate responsibility.
* Ability to create structure, organize and carry through projects.
* Willingness and ability to work in teams with colleagues from all parts of the world in the supply chain.
Sista Ansökningsdag 20/08/2006

Rekryteringsunderlags-ID 26473BR

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