Robust Design Engineer

IKEA of Sweden has a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people".Within the Range Area Bedroom Furniture, our team is composed of diverse and dedicated professionals with a shared passion for home furnishing. Representing various backgrounds from around the globe, we are unified by our commitment to delivering safe, sustainable, functional and affordable solutions.Join our group of passionate and highly skilled colleagues that are as curious and eager as you to explore and make things better, always searching for new simple and smart solutions! Solutions that are connected to storage furniture across the home, that means you will work across with Bedroom, Workspaces, Kitchen, Bathroom, Children’s, Living room etc.Job DescriptionABOUT 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 Furniture’s. You Will Work Close With Our Team As Well With The Development Teams In Our Range Areas With Storage Furniture’s. Some Of Your Most Important Tasks Will Be ToLead 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 QualificationsABOUT YOUWe 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 products. As 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 InformationThis 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.Which of the IKEA core values do you feel closest connected to and why?What is Robust Design to you?If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager, Mats Bredberg: mats.bredberg@inter.ikea.com.If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture Recruiter, Carolina: carolina.reventberg2@inter.ikea.comPlease note - The title on the employment contract for this position, will for internal purposes be "Design Engineer"