Q. Please tell us about your background.
After graduating from graduate school, I joined a knitwear manufacturer and worked as a programmer and machine operator in the factory before joining Izawa Towel.
Q. Why did you choose Izawa Towels?
I chose Izawa Towel because I wanted to use the on-site factory production knowledge I had gained in my previous job to get involved in manufacturing in the textile industry.
Q. Please tell us about your job duties and challenges.
In addition to product development, such as hypothesis testing, sample prototyping, and data and structure analysis, we also conduct joint university research with Shinshu University, Kyoto Institute of Technology, and Fukui University, as well as joint planning and research with raw material manufacturers.We also hold regular study sessions for our employees on towels and textiles.
Q. Please tell us what kind of team you work in.
The technology development group has two people in Tokyo and one in Osaka, but they work closely together. Both the Tokyo and Osaka headquarters have labs where they sometimes conduct actual experiments.
Q. What is the best part and rewarding part of your job?
I feel a sense of accomplishment when I complete a prototype that functions as intended, or when I overcome challenges when things don't go as planned.
Q. Please tell us about any new skills or experiences you have gained at Izawa Towel.
Izawa Towel has obtained patents for towels. Since joining the company, I have acquired knowledge of intellectual property rights related to such applications. In addition, since our trading factories are located overseas, I have also acquired knowledge of the flow of imports and overseas production, as well as negotiation skills.
Q. Please tell us what kind of growth environment is available.
Regardless of your field of expertise, we actively communicate and cooperate with each other within the company. Rather than repeating manuals, many people are always challenging themselves with new things, so you can work while feeling a sense of growth.
Q. Please tell us about your ambitions for the future.
We want to continue making towels that satisfy customers, always keeping in mind the need to create products from the user's perspective.