Beyond the theory
Battle in microns
Prototype Section | Joined in 2021

Q. Reason for joining the company

A dream from childhood
Realized by Nissin Kogyo

Ever since I was a child, I've loved vehicles such as ships and cars, and I absentmindedly thought, ``When I grow up, I want to work with vehicles.'' As I got older, my desire to work in the automobile industry grew stronger, so I worked on research related to automobile engines at university, and when I was looking for a job, I aspired to work at an automobile parts manufacturer.
However, just as it was time to start job hunting, the coronavirus pandemic began, and the automobile industry was hit hard. When I looked at the industry from the perspective of a student looking for a job, I began to think, ``Wouldn't it be better to work at an independent company rather than one affiliated with an automobile manufacturer?'' and started working in my hometown, Shiga Prefecture, from design to mass production of automobile parts. I was attracted to Nissin Kogyo, where I could be involved in a total range of work, and decided to join the company.

Q. Current business content

Micron-level adjustment technology backed by accumulated experience

Currently, I belong to the Prototyping Department and am in charge of actually assembling the mold into the press machine and making adjustments while testing it. A designed mold should be able to produce the desired parts on CAD, but it is unlikely that the originally completed mold will produce the expected parts.
Therefore, we make repeated adjustments to the molds assembled in the press machine so that the parts are punched out exactly as shown in the drawings with high accuracy down to the micron level. The difficult part of mold adjustment is that you cannot correct it by moving just 2 microns because it is off by 2 microns. Things never go according to theory, and my job is to always go beyond theory and make adjustments in the field.

Q. Motivation at work

With the advice of a super veteran
All technical questions solved

Once the mold is adjusted to the micron level and delivered to the production site, mass production begins. The most rewarding moment for me is when I see the molds I've worked on successfully producing a product.
Since you are basically in charge of adjusting one mold all by yourself, it can be easy to feel like your abilities are constantly being tested, but you can work with peace of mind as there are seniors who will help you right away if you run into trouble. Masu. Above all, we have two super veteran seniors*, and we have an environment where they can immediately teach us anything technical about molds. There is an atmosphere throughout the company of carefully nurturing employees and developing them into full-fledged individuals.
*Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Award for “Modern Master Craftsman” and Shiga Prefecture Skills Award for “Master Craftsman”

Q. Message to all students

You can learn everything after joining the company.
You don't have to worry about your major or department.

When I was a student, I thought, ``Technical work can be completed by one person. Communication skills are not necessary.'' However, when I actually started working as an engineer, I remember being shocked by the reality that almost no work could be completed by one person, and that it was normal for everyone to communicate with each other to complete a task. I think it is good to value communication from the time you are a student.
Nissin Kogyo provides a thorough training period, so you won't be immediately treated as ready to work when you join the company. We have a system in place for you to study after joining the company, so you don't have to worry about your major at university. If you are a science major, you will be exposed to almost every department during your training, including design and field work, so it will be easier to build interpersonal relationships.