Cosmetics Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
けしょうひんせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ（せいさんぎじゅつしゃをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical role in the cosmetics manufacturing process, responsible for everything from raw material weighing and blending to filling, packaging, and quality inspection, including hygiene management based on GMP and the creation of manufacturing records.
Description
Cosmetics manufacturing engineers manage a series of processes in the cosmetics production line, including raw material weighing, blending, mixing, sterilization, filling, and packaging. They operate manufacturing equipment such as mixers and homogenizers, conduct quality control such as pH and viscosity measurements, and prevent foreign matter contamination. They perform clean room operations and create/store manufacturing records in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), and in the event of quality issues, they analyze causes and consider improvements. They collaborate as a team to achieve stable production in line with production plans.
Future Outlook
With the expansion and diversification of the cosmetics market, demand for stable manufacturing engineers will continue. There is a trend toward requiring advanced machine operation skills due to the introduction of IoT and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High hygiene awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Engineer → Production Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Chemical Analysis / Clean Room Work / Creation and Management of Manufacturing Records / Production Equipment Operation / Raw Material Weighing and Blending
Recommended Skills
English Document Reading / Equipment Maintenance / Quality Management Knowledge (ISO22716) / Stability Testing and Microbial Inspection / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required in weighing small amounts of raw materials and quality inspections. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is based on prescribed procedures, so accurate execution is emphasized over novel ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Cosmetics Manufacturing Responsible Engineer
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
Aliases
- Cosmetics Manufacturing Engineer
- Cosmetics Operator
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