Weighing Instrument Production Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Technical role responsible for process design and improvement, parts machining and assembly, adjustment and inspection, quality control, etc., in the manufacturing processes of weighing instruments such as scales.
Description
Weighing instrument production engineers design and improve production processes for the efficient and high-quality manufacture of measuring instruments such as scales and load cells, and consistently manage mechanical machining of parts, assembly and adjustment, inspection and calibration, and quality control. They also verify mechanism designs using CAD/CAE, stabilize production lines with statistical quality control (SPC), consider the introduction of automation equipment and IoT technologies, and pursue cost reduction and yield improvement.
Future Outlook
With the progress of smart factory initiatives and IoT adoption, advanced automation and data utilization in production processes will be required, and demand for production engineers capable of addressing these is expected to steadily increase in the future.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Meticulous
Work Style
Domestic and International Business Trips / Flex Time / On-site Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Production Engineer → Senior Production Engineer → Production Technology Leader → Production Technology Department Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Assembly Adjustment Technology / CAD Operation / Machining Technology (Lathe and Milling Machine) / Production Management / Production Process Design / Quality Control
Recommended Skills
IoT Smart Factory Technology / PLC Control / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Process Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for precision parts assembly and precision control. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High quantitative analytical skills are required for precision control of measuring instruments and analysis of measurement data. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills are essential for identifying causes of defects in manufacturing lines and implementing improvements. |
Related Qualifications
- Machining Skills Specialist
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Specialist
- Metrologist
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