Process Engineer | Packaging & Finishing Operations

We're looking for people who put we before me.

IKEA consist of many companies, all operating under one brand.

IKEA Industry, part of the Inter IKEA Group, is a world-leading producer of wooden furniture and an integrated part of the IKEA value chain. IKEA Industry has ~15,000 co-workers in more than 30 production units across 18 sites in 7 countries.

We have sawmills, board, furniture components and furniture production.

At IKEA Industry Älmhult, more than 200 committed co-workers manufacture millions of furniture fronts every year. Through modern production, automation and continuous improvement, we create products that reach IKEA customers around the world.

We are now looking for a Process Engineer to strengthen our Technical Team and play a key role in developing our packaging and finishing operations.

Why this role matters

As a Process Engineer, you will work close to production, supporting our packaging and inspection area where quality, efficiency and process stability are critical to our success.

A significant part of the role will be focused on an upcoming supplier transition, where you will help secure a successful implementation of new manufacturing solutions. This includes planning and executing industrial trials, validating process performance, coordinating cross-functional activities and ensuring production readiness.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working with data and driving improvements from idea to implementation, this could be the role for you.

Your assignment

As a Process Engineer you will:

• Develop, optimize and standardize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, delivery performance and productivity.
• Lead and support implementation of new supplier solutions, materials, equipment and production methods.
• Plan, coordinate and execute industrial trials, process validations and production readiness activities.
• Analyse production and process data to identify trends, variation and improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies and structured problem solving.
• Apply risk management tools such as FMEA, process capability analysis and control plans to create robust and sustainable manufacturing processes.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional projects related to process development, industrialisation and operational excellence.
• Create and maintain process standards, work instructions and technical documentation.
• Support digitalisation, automation and data-driven ways of working.
• Coach and support production teams in technical methods and continuous improvement practices.

We are looking for someone who

• Has an Engineering degree or equivalent experience within manufacturing or industrial production.
• Has experience in process development, process optimisation or continuous improvement.
• Has experience working with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Enjoys working close to operations while also driving long-term improvements.
• Has strong analytical skills and enjoys making decisions based on facts and data.
• Has experience from implementation projects, supplier transitions, industrialisation or process validation activities.
• Is comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across different functions.
• Communicates fluently in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.

Who you are

You are curious, structured and motivated by solving complex challenges.

You enjoy turning analysis into action, building strong relationships and seeing improvements become reality on the shop floor. You take ownership, challenge existing ways of working when needed and contribute to an environment where continuous improvement is part of everyday life.

Most importantly, you share our IKEA values and believe that great results are achieved together.

What we offer

At IKEA Industry, you'll have the opportunity to work in a modern and international manufacturing environment where innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.

You'll join a business that invests in technology, people and development, and where your contributions can have a direct impact on the future of our production processes.

Sounds like you?

Submit your application via Smart Recruiters no later than 25 August.  We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we review applications continuously throughout the recruitment process.

If you have questions about the role, please contact the recruiting manager, David Sernefell på +46 (0)729612954. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Malin Svensson på +46 (0)70 473 25 87. Union representative, Madelene Bjurman Lööf , Unionen, på +46 (0)76 724 41 66

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