Packaging Solution Engineer
Core
Lead development of costumer friendly, total low cost and sustainable packaging solutions for the IKEA range, applying packaging design for efficient manufacturing and logistics in an omni-channel landscape.
Role type
Packaging Solution Engineer
Builds
Packaging solutions for kitchen and bathroom products
Domain
Home Furnishings / Packaging Engineering
Required skills
packaging materials knowledge, CAD (SolidWorks), product lifecycle management (Windchill), risk management, testing and verification, documentation creation, supply chain analysis
Preferred skills
engineering background, experience with IKEA range, omni-channel logistics experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, Windchill
Responsibilities
Lead development of costumer friendly, total low cost and sustainable packaging solutions for the IKEA range; Apply packaging design for efficient manufacturing and logistics in an omni-channel landscape; Manage potential safety and quality risks during the development of the product and the packaging solution; Test and verify the packaging solution during the development phase according to IKEA packaging requirements; Secure creation of packaging documentation according to IKEA standards and guidelines; Guide and support development partners from a range perspective on packaging solutions; Identify potential packaging improvement and give data-based input to action planning, supply chain set up, sales solutions and selling patterns; Actively capture and share learnings connected to packing solutions throughout IKEA and to partners.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
