Prime Mover Manufacturing Engineer
げんどうき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 specialized technical position responsible for designing, manufacturing, assembling, testing, and inspecting prime movers such as internal combustion engines and turbines, producing high-precision and safe power machinery.
Description
Prime mover manufacturing engineers are technicians who manufacture power machinery such as internal combustion engines, steam turbines, and gas turbines. Based on design drawings, they select materials, operate machine tools for casting, cutting, grinding, and other processes, and machine parts with high precision. Subsequently, in the assembly process, they combine parts, conduct performance tests and durability tests to verify quality. They are also required to have knowledge of optimizing manufacturing processes using CAD/CAM, process improvements using quality control techniques, and equipment maintenance. They collaborate as a team to promote manufacturing that complies with safety standards and environmental regulations, and build an efficient production system.
Future Outlook
Demand for internal combustion engines is declining due to electrification and decarbonization, but demand for high-efficiency technologies, alternative fuel engines, and transitions to fuel cell and turbine engineers is expected to be maintained and expanded in the future.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor Work / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Technician Assistant → Manufacturing Engineer → Team Leader → Manufacturing Department Manager → Production Technology Engineer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / CAD/CAM Operation / Cutting and Grinding Processing Technology / Measurement and Inspection Technology / NC Machine Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Maintenance Technology / Materials Engineering Knowledge / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Welding Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because micron-level errors are not tolerated in high-precision parts machining and inspection. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly identify causes of processing defects or assembly malfunctions and implement countermeasures is essential. |
Related Qualifications
- Second-Class Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test
- Third-Class Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test
Aliases
- Engine Manufacturing Engineer
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