Forklift Manufacturing Engineer
ふぉーくりふとせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role that plans, designs, and improves mass production processes for forklifts to enhance production line efficiency and quality.
Description
Forklift manufacturing engineers are responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes related to the mass production of forklifts. They set processing conditions for parts, design assembly line layouts, standardize welding, painting, and assembly processes, and establish inspection methods. They pursue production efficiency, cost reduction, safety, and quality stability, and are also involved in advancing production technology through equipment introduction, automation, and the use of IoT and data analysis. They collaborate with related departments to analyze causes of manufacturing troubles, develop improvement measures, and promote overall factory productivity improvement.
Future Outlook
Due to labor shortages from declining birthrates and aging population, and advances in automation and IoT, the demand for production engineers remains stable. There is an increasing trend towards personnel skilled in advanced automation equipment and data analysis.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Good at logical thinking / Has a strong desire for self-improvement / Persistent in problem-solving
Work Style
Combination of office and factory / Depending on the company with flex time system / Domestic business trips / Team projects
Career Path
Production Technology Staff → Senior Production Engineer → Production Technology Leader/Process Engineer → Production Technology Department Manager → Factory Manager/Production General Manager
Required Skills
Basic Operation of Manufacturing Equipment / CAD / Process Design / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools)
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / English (Technical Document Reading) / Project Management / Robot Programming
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because data analysis is necessary for optimizing manufacturing processes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because part dimensional accuracy and detailed process settings determine quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous learning is required with the introduction of new technologies and equipment updates. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning and organizing production lines is essential. |
| Problem Solving | Because identifying causes and countermeasures during production troubles is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because the main work is process design in the office, with low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician
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