Inter IKEA Group

Retail

ProductEngineer

€155–245k ~AI est. Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Product Engineer at Inter IKEA Group. Skills: Product implementation, Quality compliance, Supplier management. Lead product implementation. Secure supplier requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver better products

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Very good understanding of Democratic design, Very good knowledge of product requirements, Good knowledge of materials' properties, Good knowledge of production processes, Understanding of IKEA Strategic Landscape, Capability of project leadership, Capability to work and align cross business teams, Process oriented approach, Capability to act in reality, Ability to make decisions, Good communication skills in English

Nice to Have

Experience with Python, Experience with React, Knowledge of PostgreSQL

What You'll Do.

Lead product implementation

Secure supplier requirements

Lead from Category perspective

Assess production risk

Ensure clear product documentation

Approve product tests

Approve packaging tests

Support Production Engineer

Participate in spec development

Ensure approved documentation meets requirements

Lead product improves

Improve supplier capabilities

Assess supplier gap closing

Guide supplier gap closing

Establish network with stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross business teams; Development suppliers

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project leadership, Scope management, Time management, Plan management, Stakeholder management, Change management

Full Job Description

One brand, many companies, and many, many people – that’s us in a nutshell. Spread all over the world, we have a passion for home furnishing and an inspiring shared vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. This, together with our straightforward business idea, shared values, and a culture based on the spirit of togetherness, guides us in everything we do. To offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low, that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. To meet the needs of our customers we have a unique business model and value chain. It includes product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales. And of course, it starts and ends with our customers. 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 * Product Development – News, Moves, Improves: * Lead from a Category perspective and secure scalability for further implementation at other suppliers * Communicate changes and progress to relevant parties. * Assess Product and Production risk assessments. * Participate in Engineering Readiness Meetings (ERM) * Ensure clear product documentation with CTQs. * Approve product and packaging tests before progressing to the next phase. * Support Production Engineer during startup. * Manage Quality Compliance: * Participate in development of specs incl IOS MAT * Ensure approved product documentation meet all requirements. * Lead product improves and act on deviations (such as safety or quality alarms) requiring product adaptation. * Improving selected suppliers’ development capabilities by assessing and guiding gap closing * Stakeholder management - establish network with IoS, ICOMP, Business Teams and Development Suppliers. ## Qualifications KNOWLEDGE: * Very good u

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