Identyfikator oferty: R0009977

Data publikacji: 03/12/2024

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 and here the IKEA range is developed based on the Democratic Design process, and made available to stores and customers across the world.

We are looking for a Product Requirement Engineer that can translate customer’s wishes into technical requirements. You will be responsible to identify and develop product requirements that will make products safe, loved by our customer and sellable on all our markets.

As Product Requirement Engineer (PRE) you will work in the product development team as a requirement specialist. You will create a strong relationship with IKEA’s Requirement development department as well as engineers from the purchasing organization to secure understanding of the product requirements and a successful implementation.

You as PRE will work mainly with motorized furniture. You will secure products already launched and will be part (together with development centers and development team) of exciting news development. Important will be to secure certification process on new products and maintain running range in that field.

You will have a good knowledge into IKEA specifications, standards and test methods relevant for the product areas you are responsible for. 

In this assignment your main responsibilities will be:

• To develop product requirements for sustainable, safe and functional products
• To identify and connect legal and market specific requirements on products
• To develop durability and functional tests that resembles real life usage over the lifetime of the product
• To communicate technical requirements/test methods to stakeholders e.g., product development team, Development Centers, engineers from Purchasing Organization, Test labs and Suppliers.
• To identify applicable requirements and develop customer-based requirements.
• Responsible for the product documentation and to verify product performance during development.

You probably have a University Degree in Engineering and a couple of years of experience from working with product development and requirement engineering. In the product requirement engineering field, you are regarded as experienced with the ability to lead yourself, take great responsibility and drive initiatives from start to finish. You have good analytical skills and high ability to coordinate, lead and inspire others.  

Essential to succeed in the role would be to have educational background and/or professional experience in electromechanics.

You have a passion for sharing knowledge and the ability to explain complex matters in an easy way. You are good at creating your own network and at working in teams and making things happen by involving and engaging people. Finally, you are experienced and motivated to work in a rapidly changing environment

The position is located in Älmhult, Sweden.

Please apply by submitting your CV in English latest by February 14th Decemver. 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.

For further information regarding the assignment, please contact Hiring Manager Michal Zabka via michal.zabka@inter.ikea.com. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture Recruiter, Carolina on: carolina.reventberg2@inter.ikea.com