Woven Fabric Testing Engineer
しょくふしけんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Other Development Engineers
Summary
Woven fabric testing engineers are professionals who plan, conduct, and analyze various tests to evaluate the physical properties and quality of woven products based on standards such as JIS and ISO.
Description
Woven fabric testing engineers conduct performance evaluations of woven fabrics by sampling, pretreating, and planning tests. They perform tensile strength tests, abrasion tests, color fastness tests, dimensional stability tests, and others based on JIS and ISO standards. They operate measuring devices such as universal testing machines and colorimeters, record and analyze test data, and create reports. They also calibrate and maintain testing equipment, propose improvements to testing methods, provide support for evaluating new materials, and collaborate with product development and quality assurance departments to contribute to improving product quality.
Future Outlook
While Japan's textile industry is advancing the overseas transfer of production bases, there is a demand for the development of functional and high-value-added materials and the advancement of quality management. Demand for woven fabric testing engineers is expected to remain stable. In particular, acquiring skills in environmental response and performance evaluation technologies will lead to increased market value.
Personality Traits
Analytical orientation / Can pay attention to details / Has cooperativeness / Has patience / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Desk Work and Measurement Tasks / Fixed Hours / In-Factory Testing
Career Path
Test Engineer (Junior) → Senior Woven Fabric Testing Engineer → Test Room Leader/Lab Manager → Quality Assurance Manager → Technical Development (R&D) Staff
Required Skills
Color Fastness Measurement / Knowledge of Fiber Testing Standards / Test Data Analysis / Test Report Preparation / Testing Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Calibration and Maintenance of Testing Equipment / English (Technical Literature Reading) / New Material Evaluation / QC Techniques (QC7 Tools) / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Even minute test errors can affect product quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is necessary to adapt to new materials and changes in standards. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Test procedures are based on standards, so originality is relatively not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly indoor work with low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Textile Product Quality Manager
Aliases
- Textile Testing Engineer
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