Vegetable Oil Production Engineer
しょくぶつあぶらせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Food Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A profession that extracts and refines edible vegetable oils from raw materials such as seeds and fruits, performs quality control, and optimizes manufacturing processes.
Description
Vegetable oil production engineers are specialized technicians who manufacture edible vegetable oils from seeds and fruits such as rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower, and cottonseed. From raw material pre-treatment (washing, crushing, moisture adjustment) to refining processes such as pressing, solvent extraction, degumming, bleaching, deodorization, and deacidification, they produce safe and stable quality edible oils. They handle operation and maintenance inspections of manufacturing equipment, monitoring of process parameters, quality control through testing and analysis, compliance with hygiene management standards such as HACCP and GMP, and process improvements for reducing environmental loads and saving energy. Important tasks also include material arrangement and process management according to production plans, root cause analysis and improvement measure formulation during troubles. They may also participate in research and development such as food safety and legal regulation compliance, and new oil variety development.
Future Outlook
With the rise in health-oriented and organic preferences, demand is increasing for non-GMO vegetable oils and those with specific functionalities. The active role of technicians handling energy-saving, environmentally considerate processes and new oil variety development is expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Day Shift / Factory Work / Shift / Team Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Production Technology Engineer → Quality Control Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management and Cleaning / Measurement Techniques / Operation and Maintenance of Oil and Fat Extraction Equipment / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Pressure Management
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Hygiene Management Knowledge / ISO Standards Knowledge / PLC Automatic Control / QC Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in noticing minute impurities and quality fluctuations is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work and heavy labor occur, such as equipment inspections and raw material transportation. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to identify causes during manufacturing troubles and quickly formulate improvement measures. |
Related Qualifications
- Class B Hazardous Materials Handler
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Edible Oil Production Technician
- Oil and Fat Production Technician
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