Boat Manufacturing Engineer (Development)
ボートせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ（かいはつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role that designs boats, selects materials, prototypes, and evaluates performance to pursue safety and performance.
Description
The Boat Manufacturing Engineer (Development) plans and designs boats for diverse applications such as marine leisure, fishing, surveillance, and rescue. They verify and improve performance and safety through material selection, structural and fluid dynamics analysis, CAD modeling, prototype boat fabrication, and sea trials. Designs must balance lightweighting and durability while considering properties of composite materials, aluminum, FRP, etc. Responsibilities also include collaboration with manufacturing departments and testing organizations inside and outside the team, cost management, schedule coordination, and acquiring the latest technologies is essential.
Future Outlook
With the growth of the marine leisure market and increasing demand for boats in disaster prevention and rescue applications, demand for lightweighting, low environmental impact technologies, and high-performance technologies is rising.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Design Assistant → Junior Development Engineer → Senior Development Engineer → Development Leader → Technical Manager
Required Skills
3D Modeling / Basic Knowledge of Sea Conditions / CAD Operation / CFD Analysis / Strength Analysis / Strength of Materials
Recommended Skills
Composite Material Design / Programming (Python, MATLAB) / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential in structural analysis and fluid simulation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute errors in design greatly affect safety and performance. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is required for innovative hull shapes and material selection. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is necessary for acquiring new materials and analysis technologies, and compliance with regulations. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Understanding and operation of analysis tools and mathematical models are required. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly resolve issues arising during sea trials and manufacturing stages is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and test attendance, with relatively low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Examination
- Mechanical Design Engineer Qualification
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
Aliases
- Boat Design Engineer
- Boat Development Engineer
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