Product Engineer , Textile Products

Job description

Company description

IKEA Range & Supply has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply IKEA stores with home furnishing solutions available to the many people. Each year IKEA Range & Supply introduce 2,000 new products in the IKEA stores. The total range is almost 10,000 products.
In South Asia we’re on an exciting journey of expanding our business by adding new suppliers & categories and strengthening our existing suppliers. If you like challenges and really making a difference, maybe this journey is for you! 

PURPOSE OF FUNCTION

Develop and secure the engineering and quality needs at the Supplier’s production unit to deliver products satisfying customer expectations in all aspects of Democratic Design

  PURPOSE OF JOB

Lead the implementation of new products, moving products and improvement of existing products based on product documentation. Ensure the suppliers meet the requirements and tolerances required, secure quality and are compliance to all requirements.

Job description

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 HFB's 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 (incl packaging, tests and comply with relevant standards, demands and guide lines)

Participate in Contract Review and lead implementation of product documentation connected to new articles as well as product improves at suppliers

In cooperation with supplier and Product Compliance specialist, secure and verify that all IKEA requirement documents are correct, complete and available in the IT system at first delivery. Lead handover of products and documents to Production engineer after first delivery inspection.

Be creative and contribute to the development projects and design/product risk analysis (FMEA) from a technical perspective (create phase in DPOP), with competence in construction, material, production, quality and customer expectations.

Actively identify, put forward and lead/execute Product Improvements with priority to satisfy customers, as well to utilize material and energy in an efficient way

Conduct Production Risk Assessments for new products together with supplier and production engineer

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.

Qualification

Very good understanding of Democratic design and customer needs and expectations regarding function, customer friendliness and products critical to quality (CTQ)

Very good knowledge about DPOP and WoW in the HFB's

Very good knowledge of the product requirements, standards and test methods to verify requirements of products

Good knowledge of materials' properties and construction and its impact on cost and sustainability

Good knowledge of production processes and technologies

Good knowledge in Solid works, PDOC and IKEA specifications

Understanding of IKEA Strategic Landscape, especially IKEA Purchasing Strategy, IKEA Business model and IKEA Business Model for growth and key processes (e.g. PDP, SDP, DPOP) and IKEA Purchasing Manual

Understanding of relevant Category Plans and Total Cost

Capabilities

Capability of project leadership and its key element as scope, time, plan, stake holder and change management

Capability to work and align cross business teams, optimize, anchor and deliver products impacting many suppliers and regions

Process oriented with good analytical skills and structured approach

Capability to act in reality and follow up to secure proper and consistent implementation.

Ability to make decisions and solve problems with a holistic view; always act with the customer, supplier and total IKEA in mind

Good communication skills in English - both written and verbal.

More Information

Sounds Interesting ?

Please apply with your CV and motivation letter in English not later than 20th July 22. In case of any questions regarding the role , pls reach out to Hiring Manager , Shivi Sheoraan and for any questions related to recruitment process pls connect with People & Culture Generalist, Jaswinder Sharma.