Engineering and Quality Leader CA Textile Furnishings på IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB i Älmhult
IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB · Älmhult
Engineering and Quality Leader CA Textile Furnishings
Company description
IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this...
Company description
IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by 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.
We are building a better IKEA where we lead the business and create growth in a simplified and better way, based on our culture, values and with customers and people in focus. Creating a better IKEA Purchasing has the aim to ensure that our ways of working enables IKEA to grow and develop according to Growing IKEA Together 2020 and beyond.
We want to continue working close together with all our suppliers with a common goal and plans to optimize our value chain, resulting in better products at lower cost. In order to succeed in this mission, we need to establish IKEA as the preferred employer by attracting those who share the IKEA values, ensuring a systematic development for all co-workers and inspire the co-workers to perform and remain with IKEA.
When you grow, IKEA grows too.
Job description
Your Assignment:
As Engineering & Quality Leader for CA Textile Furnishings; you will report to the Engineering & Quality Manager.
You will drive the engineering and quality development work; including assurance of the compliance, process control and continuous improvement, right from the beginning in product development and creating preconditions for automation. You will co-create the strategy for the Category plans and secure execution, in line with Category goals. The aim is to develop and secure the engineering and quality needs to deliver products satisfying customer expectations in all aspects of Democratic Design.
Other tasks which will be included in your assignment are:
Responsible for securing performance and execution of the engineering and quality agenda for the Category in cooperation with Category management and Engineering and Quality Manager.
Support BDMs to plan and develop competences for engineering and quality in the category business teams and at our suppliers based on the needs and development plans in alignment with BDMs.
Support material transformation and deployment of the solutions in line with Material Plan relevant for the category.
Secure that Category E&Q priorities are known and taken into consideration when developing specific action plans.
Lead and support Production and Product Engineers in local or global engineering/improvement/quality projects.
Lead and support in understanding customer feedback, and development of project/actions to improve customer satisfaction.
Lead and support product development projects (News/Moves/Improves) in the engineering and quality dimension.
Lead and support business development team to implement quality assurance at suppliers and create pre-conditions for the suppliers to take full responsibility for their Quality performance.
Build and maintain relationship with relevant stakeholders in Range Areas, Supply Areas and IKEA retail organization to secure alignment and implementation of actions and achievement of the goals.
As a member of Category Area Textile Furnishings Engineering and Quality team you will contribute to global engineering and quality priorities, co-create ways of working for the whole engineering matrix and search for cross Category sharing and identifying synergy opportunities.
At any time, act as an ambassador of IKEA values and Role Model for Fact-based Business leadership.
Is this the challenge for you?
We offer a challenging role where you will work on a global area and get the possibility to lead the engineering and quality agenda for the category.
As an Engineering and Quality Leader you need to have:
Proven leadership skills in matrix organizations and ability to influence and make things happen.
Proven experience in leading business agenda at suppliers.
Engineering background will be great advantage.
Very good understanding of how your everyday work adds customer value by delivering to Democratic Design.
Very good understanding of the business impact of Quality and customer satisfaction connected to Quality.
Good knowledge about cost development and production improvement processes.
Good understanding of IKEA Strategic Landscape, especially the Purchasing and Quality Strategies and IKEA Business model and Business Model for growth.
Good knowledge about IKEA Purchasing Manual and Supplier Development Process (SDP).
Good understanding of One IKEA Business Plan Process, IKEA Purchase Development Process (PDP) and Develop Product Offer process (DPOP).
Good understanding of Category specific material and production processes.
With your analytical and holistic view you lead the business, always acting with the Customer, supplier, total IKEA and Quality in mind. You have the ability to lead on an operational/tactical level with the business strategy in mind. You perform analysis and can draw conclusions to support the right business decision. You have the ability to deliver results through involving, leading, developing and inspiring people in a remote environment, acting like coach and a mentor. You are a good communicator in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate clearly and in a simple way.
Please note that we have a preferred candidate for this position, while we encourage all candidates holding a similar ambition and finding the role interesting to apply.
Roll
Engineering and Quality Leader CA Textile Furnishings
Shape the Future of Industrial Automation
Are you a senior software leader with a passion for technology, innovation, and people? Do you thrive in international environments where you can influence technical strategy, drive change, and build strong development organisations?
On behalf of our client, a global company operating within industrial automation and advanced machinery solutions, Purple Rekrytering & Interim is looking for a Technical Software Manager.
This is a newly established and highly strategic position where you will have the opportunity to shape the future software organisation, define common development standards, and lead experienced software teams across multiple international locations.
About the Role
As Technical Software Manager, you will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and take overall responsibility for coordinating software development activities across several development centres.
You will work closely with teams in Sweden, Italy, and other international locations, ensuring a unified development approach, common technical standards, and high-quality software solutions throughout the organisation.
This role combines technical leadership, organisational development, and strategic decision-making. You will play a key role in building a scalable software organisation capable of supporting future growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate software development teams across multiple locations and countries.
Define and implement common software development standards, frameworks, and best practices.
Drive technical strategy together with the CTO and contribute to the company's long-term technology roadmap.
Ensure consistency, reliability, maintainability, and quality across all software platforms and projects.
Support project planning, prioritisation, risk assessment, and resource allocation.
Promote modern development methodologies, cybersecurity standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Service departments.
Evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and processes that strengthen the organisation.
Act as a technical mentor and leader for a highly experienced software engineering team.
Your Profile
We are looking for a technically strong leader who enjoys creating structure, building collaboration, and driving technical excellence.
You likely have:
A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
Extensive experience from software development within industrial automation, machinery, robotics, or industrial systems.
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating development activities across multiple sites.
Strong knowledge of technologies such as Structured Text, C/C++, C#, PLC integration, GIT, HMI, Codesys, Industrial IoT, or similar.
Experience working with software architecture, development processes, quality assurance, and software governance.
A solid understanding of software-hardware integration and industrial control systems.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across different functions and cultures.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
As a Leader
You are a collaborative and inspiring leader who enjoys working with highly skilled specialists. You know how to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and are comfortable making decisions in complex technical environments.
You are structured, communicative, and driven by continuous improvement while creating engagement and trust within your teams.
What Tecnau Offers
A newly established strategic position with significant influence on the organisation's future.
Direct reporting to the CTO and involvement in key technology decisions.
The opportunity to shape software development standards and ways of working across international teams.
An international environment with close collaboration between development centres in different countries.
Highly experienced and knowledgeable software teams.
Exciting challenges within industrial automation and advanced machinery systems.
Excellent opportunities for professional and leadership development.
A competitive compensation package aligned with your experience and responsibilities.
Want to Learn More?
In this recruitment process, we are collaborating with Purple Rekrytering & Interim AB, where Anela Drndo serves as our responsible recruiter. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact Anela directly at the phone number 0737–019453. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis; we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. A warm welcome to our team!
Växjö•Heltid•Publicerad: 26 juni•Sista ansökan: 24 aug.
Om tjänsten
Vill du vara med och forma framtidens digitala lösningar i en organisation där hållbarhet, innovation och teknik går hand i hand? Vi söker en IT Manager som är med och leder och utvecklar vår engineeringfunktion inom Digital & Tech på Södra.
I rollen kombinerar du ledarskap med teknisk utveckling, bygger starka team och skapar förutsättningar för moderna digitala lösningar som verkligen gör skillnad. Du kommer att spela en viktig roll i våra pågående transformationsresor där vi utvecklar både teknik, arbetssätt och organisation för framtiden.
Det här får du jobba med på Södra
I rollen leder du och utvecklar vår engineeringförmåga samtidigt som du skapar rätt förutsättningar för teamen att leverera moderna digitala lösningar. Du har ett helhetsansvar för att utveckla arbetssätt, säkerställa rätt kompetens och driva initiativ som stärker vår tekniska miljö.
Du kommer bland annat att:
Leda, coacha och utveckla medarbetare samt bygga starka och högpresterande team
Säkerställa rätt resurser och kompetenser för initiativ och projekt inom Digital & Tech
Ansvara för utveckling, drift och förvaltning av våra digitala lösningar
Driva strategiska initiativ kopplade till modernisering, automation och kostnadseffektivitet
Driva och vara en nyckelperson i större transformationsresor, exempelvis kopplade till modernisering av systemlandskap, arbetssätt och tekniska plattformar
Rollen innebär ett nära samarbete med andra delar av organisationen. Du arbetar tätt tillsammans med övriga ledare inom Digital & Tech – såsom arkitekter, Data & Analytics och Governance & Transformation – där du aktivt bidrar i och driver större förändrings- och transformationsinitiativ, samt med verksamheten i Södra för att förstå behov och skapa rätt digitala lösningar.
I uppdraget ingår också dialog och samarbete med externa partners och leverantörer.
Tjänsten är placerad i Växjö och är en tillsvidaretjänst på heltid.
Vem söker vi?
Vi söker dig som är en trygg ledare med teknisk förståelse och som trivs i en roll där du kombinerar strategiskt tänkande med operativt genomförande. Du har erfarenhet av att leda team och skapa engagemang, samtidigt som du har förmågan att driva utveckling och förändring i en teknisk organisation.
För att lyckas i rollen ser vi gärna att du:
Har akademisk utbildning inom datateknik, systemvetenskap eller motsvarande erfarenhet
Har erfarenhet av ledande roller inom mjukvaruutveckling, data engineering eller plattformsutveckling i en modern teknisk miljö
Är van att arbeta nära affärssidan i en produktorienterad organisation
Har erfarenhet av att leda team, gärna i distribuerade eller distansbaserade miljöer
Har erfarenhet av att driva eller vara en central del i större transformations- eller förändringsresor inom IT/digital utveckling
Vi tror också att du är kommunikativ, pedagogisk och har lätt för att samarbeta med olika intressenter. Du har en god förståelse för arkitektur, integrationer, systemutveckling och digital produktutveckling, samt erfarenhet av DevOps och CI/CD.
Du behärskar svenska och engelska väl och kan skapa förtroende både hos tekniska specialister och verksamhetsnära roller.
Så här är det att jobba på Södra
Hos Södra får du möjlighet att utvecklas på jobbet, samtidigt som du är med och bidrar till ett hållbart skogsbruk som skapar värde för människor och miljö. Vi sätter stort värde på ditt personliga engagemang och är måna om att du ska trivas och må bra. För din trygghets skull har vi kollektivavtal och goda villkor, samt flera förmåner som du har nytta av både på jobbet och på fritiden.
Vad tror du, kan det här vara något för dig? Då vet du vad du ska göra. Vi ser verkligen fram emot att få höra ifrån dig!
Vill du veta mer?
Har du frågor om rekryteringsprocessen? Kontakta ansvarig rekryterare på kristina.tingdahl@sodra.com.
Har du frågor om tjänsten eller arbetsplatsen? Kontakta rekryterande chef Daniel Fjällholm, daniel.fjallholm@sodra.com eller +46722286806.
Fackliga frågor hänvisas till:
Unionen - Teddy Hedlund, teddy.hedlund@sodra.com
Saco - Erik Karlsson, erik.c.karlsson@sodra.com
Ledarna - Robert Andersson, robert.andersson@sodra.com
Vi ser fram emot att höra från dig!
Skicka din ansökan via länken senast den 23 augusti.
Vi använder tester som en del i rekryteringsprocessen, och undanber oss vänligt men bestämt erbjudanden om annonserings- och rekryteringstjänster i samband med den här annonsen. Vi arbetar med löpande urval och intervjuer i denna tillsättning.
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