Tire Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
たいやせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Specialized technical role responsible for mixing, forming, vulcanizing, and inspecting rubber raw materials, operating tire manufacturing lines, and maintaining quality.
Description
Tire manufacturing engineers, based on rubber raw material formulation designs, perform weighing and adjustment in mixers, operate forming machines and vulcanization presses, and manage temperature and pressure. They verify compliance with quality standards through dimensional measurements, appearance inspections, durability tests, etc., on the manufacturing line, analyze and improve defect causes, and maintain stable production. They also handle safety and health management, daily machine inspections, and simple maintenance to minimize line stoppages.
Future Outlook
As smart factories and automation progress, acquiring remote monitoring and control technologies using IoT will become important. While knowledge of new materials and process development will be required due to environmental regulations and increasing demand for electric vehicle tires, the introduction of automation technologies is expected to accelerate in response to the declining working population.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time / Shift / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Junior Engineer → Senior Engineer → Manufacturing Line Leader → Manufacturing Department Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional Appearance Inspection / Rubber Formulation Weighing / Safety Health Management / Temperature Pressure Management / Vulcanization Press Operation
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / PLC Control Basic Knowledge / Quality Management Techniques / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to strictly manage dimensions and material formulations to meet quality standards. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy raw materials and long hours of standing work are required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly resolve causes of defects occurring on the manufacturing line. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operator
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
- Rubber Product Manufacturing Technician (Grade 2・1)
Aliases
- Rubber Mixing Engineer
- Tire Forming Engineer
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