Material Technology Engineer – Comfort
Core
Lead innovation and development projects for textiles, soft materials, comfort constructions, and manufacturing technologies to improve product quality, sustainability, and customer value.
Role type
Senior IC Material Technology Engineer (Textile & Comfort)
Builds
Next-generation textile materials, sustainable comfort solutions, and scalable manufacturing technologies for furniture, bedding, automotive interiors, and related products.
Domain
Consumer goods / Textile & Comfort / Material Science
Required skills
Textile engineering, Materials science, Polymer engineering, Chemical engineering, Product development, Cross-functional project leadership, Supplier collaboration, Technical documentation, Sustainability strategy, Industrial production implementation
Preferred skills
Experience with upholstery, mattresses, bedding, automotive interiors, Emerging technology evaluation, Circular economy knowledge, Data analysis, Hands-on testing
Technologies
Textile fibers, Fabric constructions, Nonwovens, Foams, Fillings, Comfort systems
Responsibilities
Lead material and technology development projects, Explore new textile materials and comfort solutions, Evaluate emerging technologies, Support material roadmaps, Collaborate with suppliers and external partners, Develop material specifications and technical documentation, Drive knowledge sharing within the team, Support implementation in industrial production (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153199744-material-technology-engineer-comfort-at-inter-ikea-group)