
We're looking for people who put we before me.
IKEA consist of many companies, all operating under one brand.
IKEA Industry, part of the Inter IKEA Group, is a world-leading producer of wooden furniture and an integrated part of the IKEA value chain. IKEA Industry has ~15,000 co-workers in more than 30 production units across 18 sites in 7 countries.
We have sawmills, board, furniture components and furniture production.
At IKEA Industry Älmhult, more than 200 committed co-workers manufacture millions of furniture fronts every year. Through modern production, automation and continuous improvement, we create products that reach IKEA customers around the world.
We are now looking for a Process Engineer to strengthen our Technical Team and play a key role in developing our packaging and finishing operations.
Why this role matters
As a Process Engineer, you will work close to production, supporting our packaging and inspection area where quality, efficiency and process stability are critical to our success.
A significant part of the role will be focused on an upcoming supplier transition, where you will help secure a successful implementation of new manufacturing solutions. This includes planning and executing industrial trials, validating process performance, coordinating cross-functional activities and ensuring production readiness.
If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working with data and driving improvements from idea to implementation, this could be the role for you.
Your assignment
As a Process Engineer you will:
We are looking for someone who
Who you are
You are curious, structured and motivated by solving complex challenges.
You enjoy turning analysis into action, building strong relationships and seeing improvements become reality on the shop floor. You take ownership, challenge existing ways of working when needed and contribute to an environment where continuous improvement is part of everyday life.
Most importantly, you share our IKEA values and believe that great results are achieved together.
What we offer
At IKEA Industry, you'll have the opportunity to work in a modern and international manufacturing environment where innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.
You'll join a business that invests in technology, people and development, and where your contributions can have a direct impact on the future of our production processes.
Sounds like you?
Submit your application via Smart Recruiters no later than 25 August. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we review applications continuously throughout the recruitment process.
If you have questions about the role, please contact the recruiting manager, David Sernefell på +46 (0)729612954. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Malin Svensson på +46 (0)70 473 25 87. Union representative, Madelene Bjurman Lööf , Unionen, på +46 (0)76 724 41 66

ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE
We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.
How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.
IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.
ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP
The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.
• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.
• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.
• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.