Leather Manufacturing Engineer
せいかわぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical job that manufactures leather, the material for leather products, by tanning raw hides, dyeing, and finishing processes.
Description
Leather manufacturing engineers process animal raw hides through chemical and physical processes such as tanning, dyeing, fat finishing, drying, and finishing to produce leather for products. They maintain uniform quality and prevent defects through raw hide quality evaluation, chemical agent preparation and management, and operation of leather processing machines. Wastewater treatment compliant with environmental regulations and safety and health management are also important tasks. They collaborate with teams in factories and optimize processes according to product characteristics.
Future Outlook
Domestic tanning factories are on a declining trend, but demand for high value-added products and environmentally friendly tanning technologies remains stable. Challenges include skill succession and introduction of automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Leather Manufacturing Engineer → Leather Manufacturing Engineer → Senior Leather Manufacturing Engineer → Leather Tanning Process Manager → Quality Control Supervisor
Required Skills
Dyeing and Finishing Skills / Leather Inspection / Leather Processing Machine Operation / Tanning Skills
Recommended Skills
Environmental Management Knowledge / Material Mechanics / Quality Management / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is important to not overlook subtle differences in processes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accuracy is required in measuring chemical quantities. |
Related Qualifications
- Leather Industry Technology Manager
- Leather Product Manufacturing Skills Technician (Grade 2·3)
Aliases
- Leather Manufacturing Technician
- Leather Technician
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