Tire Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
Job responsible for designing and developing various equipment used in tire manufacturing processes.
Description
Tire manufacturing equipment design engineers are responsible for the design and development of manufacturing equipment such as extruders, calenders, and vulcanization presses. They use 3D-CAD and CAE for structural analysis and thermal analysis to ensure designs that guarantee product performance, productivity, and safety. They also collaborate with manufacturing sites and suppliers for prototype evaluation and improvement, support for introduction into mass production lines, cost management, and quality assurance.
Future Outlook
With the electrification of automobiles and strengthening of environmental regulations, demand is increasing for advanced equipment design technologies for lightweighting and new materials. Furthermore, smart factory initiatives using IoT and AI are progressing, and there is a trend toward requiring design skills that include remote monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies for manufacturing equipment.
Personality Traits
Good at logical thinking / Has curiosity or spirit of inquiry / Meticulous
Work Style
CAD Work / Equipment Introduction Business Trips / Flex Time / Manufacturing Site Startup Test Run
Career Path
Junior Design Engineer → Tire Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Design Leader → Design Department Manager
Required Skills
3DCAD Operation / CAE (Thermal Structural Analysis) / Materials Mechanics / Mechanical Design / Project Management / Tire Manufacturing Process Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Automation Programming / Cost Management / English Technical Document Reading / Quality Management Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical and systematic thinking is essential for equipment design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because design errors can lead to manufacturing troubles. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because strength calculations and quantitative analysis of production line speed and temperature control are necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because identifying causes and countermeasures for defects occurring during prototype evaluation is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technology Exam
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
- Quality Control Inspector (QC Inspector)
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