Glass Bottle Engineer (Glass-made) (Product Development)
せいびんぎじゅつしゃ（ガラスせい）（せいひんかいはつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Other Development Engineers
Summary
A job that handles everything from raw material formulation design to molding process control, prototype evaluation, and quality management in the development of new glass bottle products.
Description
Glass Bottle Engineers (Glass-made) specialize in the development of new glass bottle products, involving shape design and color tone consideration tailored to market needs, optimization of raw material formulations, and control of processes from melting and forming to cooling. They use 3D CAD for design and CAE simulations for forming analysis, and conduct prototyping and evaluation in experimental furnaces to improve yield, reduce costs, and ensure mechanical strength and heat resistance. In quality management, they utilize QC process management and statistical analysis to control bubbles and maintain dimensional accuracy. They collaborate with manufacturing departments, research institutes, and external organizations to advance development projects while complying with environmental regulations and safety standards.
Future Outlook
Increasing demand for environmentally friendly packaging is boosting needs for energy-saving manufacturing and recycled glass utilization technologies. Efficiency improvements are expected through the introduction of IoT and digital simulations.
Personality Traits
Creative / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has logical thinking / Meticulous
Work Style
Factory Lab Work / Fixed Hours Work / On-site Supervision / Project Team System / Site Visits
Career Path
Glass Bottle Engineer (Practical Role) → Senior Development Engineer → Process Engineer → Development Manager → Head of Research and Development Department
Required Skills
3DCAD / Furnace Control / Glass Forming / Quality Management Techniques (QC Process) / Raw Material Formulation Design
Recommended Skills
Material Mechanics and Thermal Properties / Numerical Simulation (Finite Element Method) / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute variations in shape and thickness greatly affect quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To conceive new shapes and designs and reflect them in prototypes. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required for acquiring new materials and technologies, and process improvements. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly analyze and address troubles in the manufacturing process. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory or office work, with relatively little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
- Pollution Prevention Manager (Atmospheric)
- Professional Engineer (Chemical Department)
Aliases
- Bottle Manufacturing Engineer
- Glass Bottle Development Engineer
- Glass Product Development Engineer
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