Machinery Production Engineer

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A profession that develops, improves, and introduces production technologies for machinery and equipment in manufacturing sites to build and operate efficient production lines.

Description

Machinery production engineers play a role in improving efficiency and quality in manufacturing sites. Specifically, they plan and design production processes, select and introduce equipment, optimize line layouts, conduct trial runs and startups, perform troubleshooting, and engage in improvement activities to reduce costs and improve yield. They also analyze production conditions using statistical process control (SPC) or IoT data, and formulate quality control and maintenance plans. They collaborate with internal manufacturing and design departments, as well as external equipment manufacturers, to build processes that balance safety and productivity.

Future Outlook

Demand is expected to remain stable with the promotion of automation and digitalization (smart factories) in manufacturing. People who can respond to production innovations using IoT and AI technologies have high market value.

Personality Traits

Can pay attention to details / Has a desire for improvement / Has cooperativeness / Has problem-solving ability

Work Style

Business Trips / Factory Work / Remote Meetings / Research Institute Work / Shift Work

Career Path

Production Technology Staff → Production Technology Engineer → Production Technology Leader → Technical Manager → Factory Manager

Required Skills

CAD/CAM Operation / CNC Programming / Equipment Selection / Measuring Instrument Operation / Production Process Design / Statistical Process Control

Recommended Skills

English Technical Document Reading / IoT Smart Factory Technology / PLC Programming / Project Management / Robot Control

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because subtle differences in processes affect quality
Planning & Organization Essential for planning and scheduling production processes
Problem Solving Rapid identification of causes and responses are required during equipment troubles

Related Qualifications

  • CAD Utilization Engineer Exam
  • Electrical Contractor
  • Forklift Operation Skills Training
  • Machine Maintenance Skills Certification

Aliases

  • Machinery Equipment Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Production Engineer

Related Jobs

  • Equipment Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Production Control Engineer

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