Kazuaki Shibata
About Kazuaki Shibata
Kazuaki Shibata is a Senior Development Engineer at Milliken & Company, where he leads a team of five employees and specializes in material development for automotive non-woven products. He has a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Kanazawa University and has extensive experience collaborating with US and Japanese customers.
Work at Milliken & Company
Kazuaki Shibata has been employed at Milliken & Company since 2014, serving as a Senior Development Engineer. In this role, he leads a team of five employees, focusing on the development of materials for automotive interior and exterior non-woven products. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and collaborating with both US and Japanese customers to enhance material development processes.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Prior to his current position, Kazuaki Shibata worked as an Advanced Development Engineer at Milliken & Company from 2013 to 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. In this role, he contributed to the advancement of material technologies and supported various engineering initiatives within the company.
Education and Expertise
Kazuaki Shibata holds a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Kanazawa University, where he studied from 1991 to 1997. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in molding properties, acoustics, and material properties, which are critical in his current role in material development.
Collaboration with Customers
In his role at Milliken & Company, Kazuaki Shibata collaborates with both US and Japanese customers. This collaboration involves engineering and material development, ensuring that the products meet the specific needs and standards of diverse markets.