Inter IKEA Group
Retail
ProductEngineer,NewCategoryTextiles
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“Product Engineer, New Category Textiles at Inter IKEA Group. Skills: Product implementation, Quality compliance, Supplier management. Lead new product implementation. Lead product moves”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver better products
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Product documentation understanding, Supplier requirement adherence, Quality assurance, Compliance to requirements, Product and packaging test approval, Production Engineer support, Development of specs, Approved product documentation, Product improvement leadership, Supplier development capability assessment, Stakeholder network establishment, English communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with Democratic design, Experience with customer needs, Experience with product critical to quality, Experience with DPOP, Experience with WoW, Experience with product requirements, Experience with standards, Experience with test methods, Experience with materials' properties, Experience with construction, Experience with production processes, Experience with production technologies, Experience with IKEA Strategic Landscape, Experience with IKEA Purchasing Strategy, Experience with IKEA Business model, Experience with IKEA Business Model for growth, Experience with key processes, Experience with IKEA Purchasing Manual, Experience with Category Plans, Experience with Total Cost, Project leadership capability, Cross business team alignment, Process oriented approach, Analytical approach, Structured approach, Follow up capability, Decision making ability, Problem solving ability, Holistic thinking
What You'll Do.
Lead new product implementation
Lead product improvement
Secure scalability for implementation
Communicate changes and progress
Assess production risk
Participate in Engineering Readiness Meetings
Ensure clear product documentation
Approve product tests
Approve packaging tests
Support Production Engineer during startup
Participate in development of specs
Ensure approved product documentation meet requirements
Lead product improves
Assess supplier development capabilities
Establish network with IoS
Establish network with ICOMP
Establish network with Business Teams
Establish network with Development Suppliers
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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