Packaging Solution Engineer
IKEA of Sweden AB · Älmhult · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-04
IKEA of Sweden AB is looking for a **Packaging Solution Engineer** to join its Range Area Kitchen & Bathroom team, which focuses on developing functional and affordable home furnishing products. In this role, the engineer leads the development of customer-friendly, sustainable, and low-cost packaging concepts optimized for manufacturing and omni-channel logistics. Key responsibilities include testing and verifying packaging against internal standards, managing safety and quality risks during development, securing standard documentation, and providing data-driven improvement input for supply chain setups. Applicants must have an **engineering background**, preferably specializing in packaging materials and solutions. Candidates need practical experience working with CAD software and **product lifecycle management systems**, such as SolidWorks and Windchill, alongside strong communication skills in English. The position requires a delivery-oriented problem solver who can build relationships across cross-functional development teams and make sound technical decisions. Once competence requirements are met, current employees within Inter IKEA Group are considered first.
Job Description
In Core Business Range (IKEA of Sweden), we are gearing up for the future, new opportunities and challenges, making us better together. We have decided that we will focus, simplify and concentrate going forward by “putting the product in the center” with a full focus on our core assignments – product development.
Our business is about developing products, it’s at the center of everything that we do - our daily job. We are looking for you who are very familiar with working with the IKEA range, passionate about Home Furnishings and people’s life at home, to solve real needs in people’s homes.
At Range Area Kitchen & Bathroom, we develop affordable, high-quality kitchen and bathroom products and solutions that meet the needs and dreams of the many people. We are a diverse team with a broad range of competencies and perspectives, united by a strong belief in collaboration, togetherness, and people-focused leadership. By working across functions and businesses, we create complete solutions that make everyday life at home better.
About the role
As a Packaging Solution Engineer, you will:
- 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.
Qualifications
AboutYou To succeed in this role we see that you have an engineering background, preferably within the area of packaging materials and solutions. You have experience with CAD programs and product lifecycle management systems, such as SolidWorks and Windchill.
We see that you are a committed and self-driven person with a strong will to influence and make a difference. You are solution oriented with the ability to prioritize and take quick decisions.
You have strong communication skills in English and the ability to create confidence and build relations. You are self-motivated and a goal- and delivery-oriented person with a passion for details.
What you will get
You will get a ton of trust from leaders and colleagues and there will be high expectations on you to perform and develop yourself and the business. Your manager will do the best to clear the way so that you can succeed in your job and develop towards your best self -at work and most importantly: You will be part of a team with smart, hardworking, caring and down to earth people with a passion for Kitchen & Bathroom.
Additional information
Sounds interesting?
At IKEA, we continuously look for better ways of working, following our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. It is in our culture to work together and to be open, straightforward, and inclusive.
If this sounds like an environment you could enjoy working in, please send in your CV via our recruitment system no later than 3rd of November 2026. Instead of a motivational letter we would like you to answer below questions:
- What is it with this role that sparks your interest?
- What would you consider creating a world class packaging solution?
- Why do you think you would be a good fit at IKEA?
For further information about the role please contact Product Engineering Manager Camilla Albertsson, camilla.albertsson@inter.ikea.com.
For questions about the recruitment process feel free to contact People & Culture Generalist Jonas Levin, jonas.levin@inter.ikea.com.
We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity. Once competence requirements are met, we will first consider co-workers employed in Inter IKEA Group.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!