ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT
You are part of the Product Development Platform Storage team at Range Area Bedroom Furniture in IKEA of Sweden working cross all Range Areas with storage furnitures. You will work close with our team as well with the Development Teams in our Range Areas with storage furnitures. Some of your most important tasks will be to:
Lead robust design activities to support development by utilizing Taguchi Method Design for Six Sigma Monte Carlo Simulation or similar
Perform design reviews failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) design of experiments (DOE) to identify potential risks and propose corrective actions
Perform tolerance analysis and propose improvements
Identify Maximum Material Condition (MMC) and Least Material Condition (LMC)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development manufacturing and quality assurance to ensure design integrity and manufacturability
Quality assure engineering deliverables in the Develop New Solution and Develop New Product process
Qualifications :
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone that has a passion for working with the core of the IKEA products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering principles design methodologies and a passion for developing robust and reliable a Robust Design Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of our products through innovative design and rigorous testing.
You have a university degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Proven experience in robust design engineering reliability engineering or a related role
Strong knowledge of design methodologies statistical analysis and quality control principles (e.g. FMEA CETOL Design of Experiment (DoE) Design for Six Sigma etc)
Proficiency in CAD software and PDM (e.g. SolidWorks Windchill)
Experience in different materials and are aware of inherent variations within them
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Handle large quantities of information and work with several development teams and product areas in parallel
English language on business level verbal and written communication
You will report to the Product Engineering Manager.
Additional Information :
This is a permanent position based in Älmhult Sweden.
Älmhult has commuting possibilities with hourly trains to Malmö Lund and Växjö and an IKEA shuttle bus back and forth to Helsingborg three times a day.
Does this sound like your next challenge We look forward to receiving your application CV and your answers to the 2 questions below in English by the 25th November 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Mats Bredberg:
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process please contact People and Culture Recruiter Carolina:
Please note - The title on the employment contract for this position will for internal purposes be Design Engineer
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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