Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
かがくせんいせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ（せいさんぎじゅつしゃをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical role responsible for manufacturing processes from synthetic fiber synthesis to spinning, drawing, and finishing, while maintaining stable quality.
Description
Synthetic fiber manufacturing engineers are responsible for the entire process of producing synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic. They set polymerization conditions for raw monomers, operate equipment for melt spinning or wet spinning, optimize drawing and orientation, and post-processing (finishing), ensuring fiber quality such as strength, elongation, and uniformity. Key tasks also include managing manufacturing conditions and equipment parameters, analysis through physical property tests (tensile testing, viscosity measurement, infrared spectroscopy, etc.), cause investigation and countermeasure planning during troubles. Compliance with safety and environmental regulations, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with other departments are also required.
Future Outlook
With the high functionalization of the apparel market and expanding demand for environmentally friendly fibers, the need for new materials, recycled fibers, and bio-based polymer developers and manufacturing engineers is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / High safety awareness / Meticulous and methodical / Patient
Work Style
Business trips / In-house research laboratory / Manufacturing site work / Shift work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Manufacturing Engineer (Development) → Process Engineer → Quality Management Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
PLC Control / Polymer Synthesis / Process Control / Quality Inspection / Spinning and Drawing Process Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD / Knowledge of Environmental and Safety Regulations / Reading English Technical Papers / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical analysis of the relationship between process conditions and product characteristics is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in conditions greatly affect quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous acquisition of new materials and process technologies is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because high mathematical ability is required for designing and calculating process parameters. |
| Problem Solving | Because prompt and accurate responses are required when manufacturing troubles occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Chemical Engineering Technician
Aliases
- Fiber Chemical Engineer
- Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing Engineer
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