Production Engineer at IKEA Lietuva

Hanoi, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Engineering, Quality Assurance, Lean Methodologies, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, 5 Why, Supplier Development, Process Validation, Manufacturing Optimization, Project Management, Analytical Problem Solving, English Fluency, Vietnamese Fluency, Stakeholder Management, Risk Assessment, Technical Specification Implementation

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description One brand, many companies, and many, many people – that’s us in a nutshell. Spread all over the world, we have a passion for home furnishing and an inspiring shared vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. At IKEA, we believe in making everyday life better for the many people, 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 them. To meet the needs of our customers we have a unique business model and value chain. It includes product development, design, supply, manufacturing and sales. And of course, it starts and ends with our customers. We are now looking for a Production Engineer (PNE) to join our team in the Category Carbon Steel, Aluminium, Mirror, and Glass, based at our Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam office. Job Description As a Production Engineer, you will lead the engineering and quality agenda with suppliers. Working closely with the Business Developer and Supply Planner as one business team, you will develop supplier capabilities in products and production, drive quality and manufacturing improvements, and ensure compliance with IKEA requirements. You will support the development of both existing and new suppliers while driving cost optimization through product improvements, production efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. You can also expect to: Drive quality and production assurance through audits, risk assessments, and process validation. Lead quality deviation handling, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions. Develop supplier capabilities through continuous improvement initiatives and action plans. Support product development and implementation with production expertise and supplier insights. Optimize manufacturing performance using Lean methodologies and industry best practices. Ensure effective implementation of IKEA requirements, specifications, and technical information at suppliers. Qualifications At least 5 years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or Production Development. Good knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement tools (Lean, RCA, FMEA, 5 Why). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and fact-based approach. The ability to drive supplier development, lead improvement initiatives, and manage implementation projects. Strong communication and collaboration skills to build trustful relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. A passion for manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement, with a customer-focused and business mindset. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Carbon Steel, Aluminium, Mirror, and Glass production is an advantage. Fluency in English and Vietnamese, both written and spoken. You are comfortable in presenting and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Additional Information This position will be based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The selection process will take place continuously, so please send in your application in English as soon as possible but latest 31 Jul 2026. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. So, don’t delay, please send us your application today. We are looking forward to getting to know you, and how you can contribute to creating a better everyday life for many people.

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering and quality agenda with suppliers to drive manufacturing improvements and ensure compliance with IKEA requirements. Optimize production efficiency and cost through Lean methodologies, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.