Glass Fiber Product Manufacturing Engineer
ぐらすふぁいばーせいひんせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Technical role responsible for the manufacturing process of composite materials (such as FRP) combining glass fiber and resin, handling everything from material mixing to molding, curing, and finishing inspection.
Description
Glass fiber product manufacturing engineers mix glass fiber and resin in optimal ratios and manufacture products using molding methods such as hand lay-up, spray-up, vacuum injection, and pultrusion. They control the curing process under temperature and pressure conditions while performing maintenance on molds and equipment, and conduct surface finishing, dimensional inspections, and mechanical property evaluations. They also propose improvements to production lines, analyze root causes of quality issues, manage safety and the environment, and achieve both stable production and cost reduction.
Future Outlook
Demand is expanding for automobiles, aircraft, and wind turbine blades, with stable hiring expected. Automation and labor-saving technologies are advancing, requiring advanced process design and control skills.
Personality Traits
Honest / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader / Leader → Production Engineering Engineer → Line Manager → Factory Executive
Required Skills
Curing Process Control / Hand Lay-up Molding / Mold Maintenance / Pultrusion / Quality Inspection / Resin Handling / Spray-up Molding / Vacuum Forming
Recommended Skills
5S and Safety Management / CAD/CAM Basics / NC Cutting Operation / QC Techniques (QC7 Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because molding defects or small bubbles greatly affect product strength. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy resins and fibers, and long hours of standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to identify causes during quality troubles and improve processes. |
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- Hazardous Materials Handler
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Aliases
- Glass Fiber Processing Engineer
- Glass Fiber Product Manufacturing Engineer
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