Capability Specialist - Engineering

Are you ready to take on a challenge and help us enhance our capabilities at IKEA? Join us and make a difference together!

We are seeking a Capability Specialist in Capability Area Engineering. As a subject matter expert, you will build up knowledge of CAD for textiles and mixed materials. Your contributions will drive the development and implementation of efficient and effective ways of working, tools, methods, and competencies to achieve our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise Development: Enhance knowledge within CAD data and tools for textiles, soft, and free-form materials.
• Operational Excellence: Implement and improve processes and ways of working to optimize performance.
• Strategic Contribution: Support the business in achieving its goals through effective development of methods and tools.

You will report to Raul Jimenez, Capability Manager in Range Operations. Our mission is to create optimal conditions for the business and people to design, develop, and manage the IKEA range offer in a connected and optimized value chain, driving growth and enabling low costs.

As a Capability Specialist you have:

• Solid Understanding: Deep knowledge of Range Areas and CAD tools for textiles and mixed materials.
• Continuous Improvement: A strong will to develop and improve within your expertise.
• Goal-Oriented: Passion for details and excellence in operations.
• Influence and Impact: Desire to make a difference and share knowledge to strengthen IKEA capabilities.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build trust and long-term partnerships with teams and stakeholders.
• Networking: Strong networks to identify business opportunities and deliver results.

As a team member you are:

• Relationship Builder: Create a trustful and creative working environment based on IKEA values.
• Organized and Self-Starter: Ensure deadlines are met and work independently with clarity and confidence.
• Collaborative: Thrive in an environment that fosters collaboration and co-creation.
• Inspirational Communicator: Inspire others in start-up and development initiatives.
• Experienced: A couple of years of experience in product development within the engineering area.

This is a permanent position at IKEA of Sweden in Älmhult, Sweden.

Does this sound like your next challenge? Apply now!

Application Deadline: 11 April. Please note that we will continuously interview and may close the application process earlier than stated.

Contact Information:

• Recruitment Questions: Raul Jimenez, raul.jimenez2@inter.ikea.com
• Recruitment Process: Jonas Levin, jonas.levin@inter.ikea.com

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