Turbine Production Engineer
たーびんせいさんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
An engineer who builds and optimizes mass production systems for power generation and industrial turbines, managing quality, cost, and delivery time.
Description
Turbine production engineers design and optimize manufacturing processes for power generation gas turbines, steam turbines, and similar equipment, building mass production systems. They handle process design for manufacturing lines, selection of machine tools, setting of machining conditions, and creation of assembly procedures. They also ensure part dimensional accuracy, quality control, establishment of work standards, and improvement activities (Kaizen) for cost reduction and productivity enhancement. Equipment startup, troubleshooting, and coordination/negotiation with other departments are also required.
Future Outlook
With decarbonization and the spread of renewable energy, demand for production technology for next-generation turbines such as gas turbines and hydrogen turbines is expected to increase. Productivity improvements through manufacturing automation and digital twin adoption will also advance.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Collaboration with R&D Department / Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Production Technology Staff → Production Technology Leader → Production Technology Manager → Factory Manager → Technical Development Department
Required Skills
Basic Welding Knowledge / CAD/CAM Operation / Machining / Measurement and Inspection Technology / Process Design / Quality Management Techniques
Recommended Skills
Cost Management / English Drawing Reading / Production Line Improvement / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because turbine parts require high dimensional accuracy. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigation of process issues and prompt countermeasures are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Certification
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle License
- Quality Control Certification (QC Certification)
Aliases
- Turbine Assembly Engineer
- Turbine Manufacturing Engineer
- Turbine Production Engineer
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