Työpaikan tunnus: R0009253

Julkaisupäivämäärä: 04/10/2024

IKEA has an ambition to inspire and enable more than 1 billion people to live a better everyday life within the limits of the planet. 
We want to offer affordable and accessible solutions for healthy and sustainable living through home furnishing solutions, knowledge and ideas in all customer touch points. In order to achieve this, we want to create a knowledge bank to inspire and enable the many people on a broad set of topics connected to healthy and sustainable living.  

As part of the Inter IKEA Group, IKEA Components AB plays a crucial role in supporting this mission. Its primary objectives include developing and sourcing fittings for IKEA furniture, as well as retail products used within IKEA stores. 
 

The objective of this assignment is to explore and develop a customized Performance Indicator (PI) tailored for evaluating product development at IKEA Components AB.
Drawing from both internal and external knowledge tasks may include: 

•    conducting a literature review 
•    benchmarking 
•    situational analysis to identify performance indicators and their significance 

Subsequently, a customized PI will be designed and developed, followed by testing through stakeholder feedback and pilot study. 
The final deliverable, a customized Performance Indicator for IKEA Components AB's product development, including a framework for usage, will enhance decision-making and continuous improvement, ultimately contributing to a better everyday life for many people while respecting planetary limits.  

Right now we are hiring two students!

We are looking for two curious, motivated, and self-led engineering students with knowledge of Product Development and the Product Development process. 
You should have experience researching in complex topics and be able to communicate research in simple way. We expect you to undertake the thesis during the spring term of 2025 with start in January.

During your work, you will receive support and guidance from one of our colleagues at IKEA Components AB. 
We offer flexibility in location and working hours, allowing you to be located anywhere in Sweden. However, we prefer that you are able to visit our office in Älmhult for some days during the work. 
 
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact IKEA Supervisor Elin at following email, elin.eiderbrant@inter.ikea.com. 
 
When you apply, please note that both student pair needs to apply but you can refer to your partner in the application so we know. 
If no preferable partner is quoted, we will not review your application.  

Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English latest 20th Oct 2024. 
We are reviewing applications as they come through so don’t wait to apply! 

To take part of the Thesis work, you must be enrolled in a thesis course provided at university level/Thesis agreement with a university in Sweden.