SASA-IND-Product Engineer (Category area: MPFG - Metal Plastic Float Glass)

The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. 

You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what you values are more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.

As Purchasing Development, we purchase the materials and the production capacity to produce both home furnishing products and food. We have more than 1,200 co-workers global wide and operates in 27 locations, this includes 4 category areas: Wood, Textile Furnishings, Electronics & Home Accessories, Metal, Plastic & Float Glass, comprising various categories within each area.

Are you ready to be part of a journey towards affordable sustainability for our customers? Are you the Product Engineer we are looking for?

We are looking for people with passion to Lead the engineering and quality agenda with the overall goal to improve the customer satisfaction. If you want to be the main contact towards the suppliers and work as part of the business team together with the supplier to develop and secure the production process, handling quality deviations and secure compliance with all IKEA requirements. 

• Lead and involve the right resources in Purchasing to secure the product development (NEWS and MOVES) projects are delivered on time, with quality and with full compliance.
• Lead product development at the factory floor from a technical point of view and secure scalability for further implementation at other suppliers
• Define together with Home furnishing business’ (HFB), the evaluation & test requirements the supplier has to fulfil during the development stage, follow up that requirements are fulfilled before production start and secure the product is at correct quality level according to IKEA Documentation (including packaging, tests and comply with relevant standards, demands and guidelines)
• Participate in Contract Review and lead implementation of product documentation connected to new articles as well as product improves at suppliers
• Secure and verify that all IKEA requirement documents are correct, complete and available in the IT system at first delivery.
• Be creative and contribute to the development projects and design/product risk analysis (FMEA).
• Together with supplier, organize and secure product is started right from the beginning and according to working methods in purchasing manual, register product, arrange for Gate check before First Delivery, secure 1st batch production.

To be successful in this role, below competences are important for you.

For this position holder, it is important to know how to build and maintain business relations, having excellent communication skills, being a good team worker and empathetic, respecting values and being persistent. You are able to prioritize. Easy adaptation to changes and willingness to take responsibility is also necessary.

 A background in Engineering, quality and product/production development

• Experience at least 7 years of relevant working experience
• Good communication skills
• Preferred knowledge of product development tools
• Proactive approach
• Good understanding of Democratic design and customer needs and expectations regarding function, customer friendliness and products critical to quality (CTQ)
• Knowledge of the product requirements, standards and test methods to verify requirements of products
• Knowledge of materials' properties and construction and its impact on cost and sustainability
• Knowledge of production processes and technologies

We welcome your application 

Get ready to assemble something new! We look forward to receiving your application soon by 10-October-2025.

This position will be based in Bangalore, India. Traveling is a part of the assignment as Product Engineers works closely with our suppliers. 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 candidate. So, don’t delay, please send us your application today.

This is a permanent position located in Bengaluru, India. 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.

If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.