Marine Engine Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical position that plans, develops, and improves manufacturing processes for engines installed on ships, performing high-precision and high-quality machining, assembly, and inspection of parts.
Description
Marine engine manufacturing engineers handle process design, equipment selection, and optimization of machining conditions to manufacture main components such as diesel engines and gas turbines for ships with high precision. They create machining programs using CAD/CAM, operate NC machining machines and welding robots, and conduct dimensional and performance inspections using measuring instruments after assembly. They collaborate with quality control and design departments to continuously promote process improvements aimed at cost reduction and enhanced production efficiency.
Future Outlook
With growing global maritime shipping demand and stricter environmental regulations, development of manufacturing technologies for high-efficiency, low-emission engines is accelerating. Smart factories utilizing IoT and AI are advancing, and demand for specialized engineers is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Careful and precise / Cooperative / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Design office work / Factory work / Project team system / Shift work
Career Path
Manufacturing Engineer (Marine Engine Division) → Process Engineer → Production Technology Manager → Technical Chief → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Welding Knowledge / CAD/CAM Operation / Mechanical Drawing Interpretation / NC Machine Operation / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Process Improvement / Quality Management (ISO9001) / Reading English Technical Documents / Welding Robot Programming
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical analysis is essential for optimizing manufacturing conditions and processes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required, such as managing dimensional tolerances of parts. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to accurately plan and coordinate production lines. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid identification of causes and countermeasures are needed when process issues occur. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves machine operation and desk work, with little excessive physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam (Grade 2)
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test (Grade 3 or higher)
- Welding Skills Certification (Arc Welding)
Aliases
- Marine Engine Manufacturing Engineer
- Ship Engine Manufacturing Engineer
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- Engine Design Engineer
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- Production Engineer
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