Glass Products Manufacturing Engineer
がらす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
Handles technology development, process design, and operations related to glass product manufacturing processes, covering from raw material blending to forming, processing, and quality control as a technical role.
Description
Glass products manufacturing engineers manage and optimize the entire manufacturing process, from formulation design of main raw materials such as silica sand and soda ash, melting in furnaces, blow glass or press forming, drawing, processing steps, heat treatment and annealing, cutting and polishing, coating, to inspection. They operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, control process parameters, analyze quality inspection data, improve yield, reduce costs, and develop safety measures. They may also be involved in developing new materials or functional glass. They collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and research and development departments to promote process improvements and automation introduction.
Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for energy-saving technologies and high-function glass products, demand for engineers proficient in process development and automation technology is expected to rise. On the other hand, some operations may be automated by AI and robots.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Capable of engineering thinking / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor High-Temperature Environment / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Manufacturing Engineer (Junior) → Manufacturing Technology Leader → Production Technology Supervisor → Factory Manager → Product Development Engineer
Required Skills
Blow Glass Technology / Glass Melting Technology / Heat Treatment Management / Manufacturing Equipment Operation and Maintenance / Press Processing / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Analysis
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM (Mold Design) / English Literature Reading / Glass Composition Development / PLC Control Technology / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Essential for detecting fine bubbles and defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to work in high-temperature environments and handling heavy raw materials. |
| Problem Solving | Required for investigating causes of manufacturing troubles and implementing countermeasures. |
Related Qualifications
- 1st Class Glass and Glassware Craftsman
- 2nd Class Glass and Glassware Craftsman
Aliases
- Glass Engineering Technician
- Glass Manufacturing Engineer
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