Internal Combustion Engine Production Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical role that designs, introduces, and improves manufacturing processes for internal combustion engines to achieve efficiency improvements and quality enhancements in production lines.
Description
Internal combustion engine production engineers, at automobile manufacturers or parts manufacturers, design manufacturing processes, introduce equipment, set up production lines, and improve processes to achieve mass production of engines and related parts. They utilize CAD and CAE for equipment design, production simulations, programming of robots and automation equipment, quality management techniques (QC Seven Tools, FMEA), etc., to reduce costs and improve yield rates. They also investigate causes of on-site troubles, formulate maintenance plans, create and provide training on work standard documents, and perform continuous improvements by analyzing process data.
Future Outlook
Although internal combustion engine production is on a declining trend due to the progress of electrification, demand for specialized production engineers continues due to the production of hybrid engines and high-efficiency technologies, as well as the need for smart factory implementation.
Personality Traits
Has Cooperativeness / Has Desire for Improvement / Has Logical Thinking / Pays Attention to Detail
Work Style
Business Trips / Manufacturing Industry / Patrol Duties / Shift Work
Career Path
Production Technology Staff → Team Leader / Section Chief → Production Technology Manager → Factory Manager → Production Technology Consultant
Required Skills
CAD/CAE Operation / Equipment Selection / Production Management / Production Process Design / Quality Management Techniques
Recommended Skills
English Technical Document Reading / IoT Smart Factory Technology / PLC (Robot) / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for logically designing and optimizing manufacturing processes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To avoid missing minute defects. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for production line setup and process planning. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for investigating causes and implementing countermeasures for process troubles. |
Related Qualifications
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test
- Quality Management Certification
Aliases
- Engine Production Engineer
- ICE Production Engineer
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