Production Engineer

At IKEA, we believe in making everyday life better for the many people, offering 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, manufacturing and sales. And of course, it starts and ends with our customers.

The task of IKEA Components within IKEA is to pursue the development of future unique and customer-friendly solutions within fittings and components to the IKEA range. We create substantial cost and quality benefits for IKEA in our development and trade of raw materials, components and fittings. IKEA Components is part of the IKEA group and shares the IKEA vision and values. Our business is global and employs 1300 people based in Sweden, Slovakia and China. Through co-operation with IKEA Purchasing Offices, we are also represented at several other sites around the world

About the role

As a Production Engineer for IKEA Components, you will play a key role in driving the engineering and quality agenda together with our suppliers across Southeast Asia.

You will work as part of a business team and act as the main contact for suppliers in Engineering and Quality topics, ensuring stable production processes, high product quality and full compliance with IKEA requirements 

As a Production Engineer, you will secure and support the engineering and quality agenda with the overall goal to improve the customer satisfaction. Furthermore, you will be the main contact towards the suppliers for Engineering and Quality topics. As part of the business team, you will work with suppliers to: develop and secure the production process, handle quality deviations and secure compliance to all IKEA requirements.

The majority of the role is related to packaging and handling materials, therefore experience from the paper and cardboard industry is considered an advantage.

A day in your life with us

You will:

Quality & Production Assurance

• Secure implementation of product specifications and IKEA requirements at suppliers
• Evaluate supplier production facilities, technical capability and quality performance
• Perform product audits and production risk assessments
• Drive stable and capable production processes

Quality Deviation & Improvement

• Lead quality deviation handling, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Act on quality alarms and customer complaints
• Drive continuous improvements using Lean methods (RCA, FMEA, 5 Why, etc.)

Supplier Development

• Work closely with suppliers to develop and improve production and quality performance
• Lead supplier development activities and action plans
• Build long-term partnerships based on trust and collaboration

Product Development & Implementation

• Support product development with production and supplier insights
• Secure implementation of new and updated requirements
• Verify production capability and measurement systems (MSA, CTQ)

Who you are

You are curious about production reality, passionate about improvements, and motivated to deliver high-quality products for many people.

We believe you have:

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 3–5 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Educational background in Engineering or equivalent
• Good knowledge of production processes, materials and technologies
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or quality tools (RCA, FMEA, etc.)
• Understanding of quality systems and Total Quality Management

Capabilities

• Strong analytical and structured way of working
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions with a holistic view
• Capability to lead improvements and secure implementation
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with
• Good English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Motivation

• Genuine interest in production and continuous improvement
• High energy, self-driven and result-oriented mindset
• Strong drive to create better products and reduce waste
• Passion to work together with suppliers and teams to reach common goals

Together as a team

You will be part of the Material & Engineering function within Purchasing Development, working in an international and collaborative environment across Southeast Asia.

We believe in:

• Working together as true partners with suppliers
• Learning from both successes and mistakes
• Creating better products through quality, sustainability and cost efficiency

Sounds interesting?

Please send us your application in English, including your CV and motivation letter lasted by 17 July 2026.

Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. So, don’t delay, please send us your application today. 

We are looking forward to getting to know you, and how you can contribute to creating a better everyday life for many people.