Automotive Engine Production Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
An engineer who designs, launches, improves, and manages the production processes for automotive engines.
Description
Automotive engine production engineers plan and design production processes for mass production of engines, select and introduce equipment, launch lines, manage quality, cost, and safety, improve processes, and perform troubleshooting. They handle a wide range of tasks, including creating machining programs with CAD/CAM, analyzing quality data using measuring instruments, quality control using statistical methods such as SPC, and formulating maintenance plans. Collaboration with design departments, production management, and quality assurance departments is required.
Future Outlook
Due to the progress of EV adoption, internal combustion engine production is shrinking, but demand for high-efficiency technologies and production automation continues. Transition to motor production technology and knowledge from other industries will also be important.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Has a problem-solving orientation / Has cooperativeness
Work Style
Career Path
Production Technology Staff → Production Technology Leader → Production Technology Manager → Factory Manager Candidate
Required Skills
CAD/CAM / Measurement Instrument Operation / Operation and Maintenance of Production Equipment / Process Design / Quality Control Techniques (SPC)
Recommended Skills
IoT Sensor Utilization / PLC Programming / Reading English Technical Documents / Robot Teaching
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute defects directly affect engine quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because statistical analytical skills are required for productivity and quality improvement. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick measures are required for equipment troubles and defect occurrences. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Exam
- Level 2 Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test
Aliases
- Engine Manufacturing Engineer
- Engine Production Engineer
Related Jobs
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Production Manager
- Quality Control Engineer