SASA-IND-Mechanical Design Engineer

Located in India, Development Centre South Asia belongs to Core Business Range. Our assignment is to lead product development capabilities close to people and partners in strategic locations to deliver IKEA product range with simplicity, speed and low cost. Through Democratic Design we ensure a relevant product range on IKEA markets with a strong IKEA identity and uniqueness.

We are now looking for Mechanical Design Engineer, come to join us!

• Develop technical product design and solution that meets identified product requirements, business ambitions and customer needs.
• Create technical product design using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D modelling programs.
• Implement and apply IKEA standard materials, solutions, and platforms to drive cost savings and meet sustainability and circularity ambitions.
• Collaborating with development partners, designers, and manufacturers to ensure design specifications are met.
• Initiate development tests and computer simulations to optimize and verify product design and technical solutions.
• Mitigate product risks to secure safe products.
• Create technical documentation like 3D models, technical drawings, assembly instructions, assembly time, bill of components and other specifying product documentation.
• Identify and give recommendations for After Sales Parts from a quality and circular perspective.
• Break down product construction to relevant part structure level with all ingoing components and fittings.

• Engineering education background
• Relevant work experience of 7 to 10 years
• Relevant product development, production, and material. Understanding cost drivers, sustainable and circular solutions.
• Experience in home furniture industry would be a plus.
• Mechanical design, geometric dimensioning, tolerancing, simulation, drawing techniques and 3D modeling.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs (mandatory-SolidWorks; preferable-Blender (3D max), CLO) and product lifecycle management systems (preferable Windchill).
• Product documentation and verification methods.
• An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability.
• Translate project concept, ideas, ambitions and requirements into technical product designs and solutions.
• Ability to work in multiple projects and development teams in parallel.
• Work in teams and make things happen by involving and engaging others.
• Inspired and guided by IKEA values and by creating better everyday life for the many people.
• Passionate about solving problems to create better solutions and products for our customers.
• Get energy from fulfilling goals/plans and seeing the result of a team effort.
• A strong will to influence and make a difference.

This position will be based in Bangalore, India.

Sounds interesting?

Please send us your application – CV, letter of motivation and portfolio by 27-March-2025. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit for this role.

Important: Please submit a portfolio with project examples that showcases your design skills and technical expertise. Do not include any proprietary or confidential information.

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. So, don’t delay, please send us your application today. All CVs/cover letter to be submitted via portal only. No email applications considered.

If you have questions about the position, please write to Recruitment India.

We are an equal opportunity employer:
At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.