Machinery Manufacturing Engineer
きかいせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A specialist who designs, improves, and manages the quality of product manufacturing processes through machining technology and machine tool operation.
Description
Machinery manufacturing engineers handle the machining and manufacturing of metal parts and mechanical components, using machine tools such as CNC machines, lathes, and milling machines to process products with high precision. They perform a wide range of tasks, including planning and improving manufacturing processes, managing production schedules, conducting quality inspections, and performing equipment maintenance, to reduce costs and improve production efficiency. In recent years, adaptation to smart factories utilizing IoT and automation technologies is required, making continuous skill acquisition essential.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of automation in manufacturing and smart factories, the demand for highly skilled machinery manufacturing engineers is on the rise. Expectations for production technologies utilizing IoT and AI are also increasing.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Problem-Solving Oriented / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Factory Work / Improvement Projects / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Machining Operator → Machinery Manufacturing Engineer (Junior) → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Line Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
CNC Machine Operation / Lathe Operation / Mechanical Drawing Interpretation / Quality Control / Use of Measuring Instruments (Caliper, Micrometer)
Recommended Skills
5S Activities and Kaizen / CAD/CAM / G-Code Programming / Reading English Technical Documents / Theory of Constraints Production Method
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high-precision machining and dimensional control are required. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for production process schedule management and process design. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for troubleshooting machine issues and investigating causes of defects. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Exam
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Machine Maintenance Skills Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer Skills Certification
Aliases
- Machine Tool Operator
- Machining Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer
Related Jobs
- Equipment Maintenance Engineer
- Plant Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer