Recently, Wuxi Diesel Engine Factory of FAW Jiefang Automobile Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “FAW Xichai”) used a series of figures to demonstrate to the world the strength of its leading industry: Xichai Aowei Engine set a record of 2 million kilometers thanks to its excellent quality. The unprecedented record of major repairs, at the same time, due to the highly recognized market, Aowei Engine achieved an amazing output of 600,000 units in just 11 years!

On June 19, 2014, the 600,000th Aowei offline

At the same time of product quality writing legend, FAW Xichai's performance in the market is equally impressive. According to reports, from January to May, the sales volume of Xiche Machinery in the FAW market increased by 13.9% year-on-year. Among them, the sales volume of the 11-liter Aowei aircraft supporting the Jiefang J6 heavy truck increased by 85% year-on-year. The growth rate of the 7-liter Aowei supporting the port tractors and the Hengwei 4.4-liter aircrafts supporting the Qingqi Sailong was equally impressive.

Corresponding to the two sets of data, another group of FAW Xichai has made numerous achievements in research and innovation. For decades, FAW Xichai has obtained 149 key scientific and technological achievements, including 29 state-level scientific and technological achievements, 83 provincial and ministerial-level scientific and technological achievements, 8 municipal-level scientific and technological achievements, and more than 50 core technologies.

Obviously, the strong innovative strength of FAW Xichai has laid a solid foundation for product quality and market performance. As a 70-year-old state-owned state-owned enterprise, what is behind the secret of Xichai's innovation and unceasing success?

Two-pronged approach to build a solid foundation

Just like a well-made instrument allows a great performer to be even more powerful, first-class hardware facilities, also play a huge role in promoting the R & D and innovation of enterprises. In this regard, FAW Xichai has a clear say. Xichang's director Qian Hengrong once said: “The world-class equipment is a prerequisite for the production of high-end power.” This is true on the production line, especially on the R&D line. For a long time, Xichai has always been implementing the principle of “winning by quality”, increasing capital investment, introducing first-class equipment, and providing powerful hardware guarantees for the high-tech content of Xichai's power in hardware.

Aowei 11 litre diesel engine helps liberate Aowei Truck

Relying on strong capital investment, FAW Xichai has systematically introduced generator test benches, starter test benches, steering pump test benches, air pump test benches, and water pump test benches from countries such as the United States, Japan, and Germany. , Rubber Hardness Tester, Rubber Tensile Tester, General Key Physical Characteristic Analysis Equipment for Oil Products, etc. The world's leading R&D and testing equipment. The introduction of these excellent scientific research equipments has greatly enhanced the ability of FAW Xichai to obtain first-hand scientific data. The ability to analyze metallic and non-metallic materials at the plant, noise, vibration and emission test capabilities, electronic control system test capability, and engine And the evaluation of component size and cleanliness, salt spray test capability, overall performance test and overall performance review capability, product reliability test capability, and test and measurement equipment measurement and identification capabilities have been greatly enhanced. Its product R&D innovation provides detailed data.

In addition to the introduction of hardware equipment, FAW Xichai has spared no effort in the introduction and learning of R&D software, concepts, and processes. The factory has successively introduced product development software such as Boost and TYCON, which greatly enhances the R&D and innovation capabilities of FAW Xichai. The Aowei series of engines with no major overhaul of 2 million kilometers is a perfect crystallization of the research and development strength of Xichai hardware and software. According to reports, Aowei Engine adopts international advanced development methods, such as Boost software for thermodynamic calculation, TYCON software for valve mechanism calculation, and finite element method for structural design, which ensures the advancement of product structure, performance and technical parameters. The project won the first prize of the 2010 National Science and Technology Progress Award.

The solid strength of hardware and software makes Xichai more emboldened in the industry. “In the past, our R&D department not only failed to keep up with the equipment, but also had a lack of ideas. This made us very passive in the market competition. Now that our hardware and software capabilities have made a qualitative leap, we From the original simple reverse development to today's positive development, from the original technology followers to become today's technology leader!” The relevant person in charge of the FAW Xiichai Quality and Maintenance Department talked about changes in the development capabilities of Xichai, I said with emotion.

People-oriented and dynamic

With excellent equipment and advanced concepts, it is obviously not enough. High-quality R&D talents and highly efficient teams are the source of innovation.

FAW Xichai insists on cultivating people and using innovative culture to infect and cultivate the innovative spirit of every employee. In Xichai, innovation is not a patent for R&D teams. Every employee of Xichai can share their observations and thoughts in their daily work through TPS, Morning Sessions, Weekly Meetings and other ways to provide innovative sources for all aspects of the company from product to operation.

FAW Xichai always regards the construction of a talent team as a top priority. With rich treatment and a bright future, it attracts a group of excellent talents to contribute wisdom and strength to the company. Good companies, good treatment, good prospects, and good culture have attracted many ambitious and talented young people to join Xichai, contributing to the prosperity of Xichai's business. In Wuxi, young people working at FAW Xichai are often considered to be “good jobs” and “promising”. Wearing Xichai's factory uniforms on the street can often be widely respected by local people.

After decades of hard work, FAW Xichai has a highly skilled and diligent R&D and innovation team. According to introduction, FAW Xichai currently owns 12 senior experts and 25 experts from FAW Group. In addition, the entire plant owns There are 122 senior professional titles, 256 professional titles, 154 senior technicians, and 282 technicians. Among the 3,662 staff members, there are 8 with doctoral degrees, 87 with master's degrees, 954 with bachelor's degrees, more than 59% of college-level personnel and more than 12% of core key talents. At the same time, FAW Xichai actively defends the vitality of the team, constantly injects fresh blood, and brings together a large number of young talents. The average age is only 33 years old and it is a young, dynamic industry elite.

A highly educated and energetic team of talent is the source of continuous innovation by FAW Xichai. It is through this combination of hard and soft, people-oriented measures that the innovative power of FAW Xichai has been continuously transmitted.

At the time of Xiechai’s 600,000 Aowei Machine Off-line ceremonies, Xichang’s director Qian Hengrong continued to innovate when he spoke: “Individual innovation has made the legend of FAW Xichai today. For Xichai, no matter whether it is 2 million kilometers without major repairs or 600,000 AoWay machines, it is only a new starting point. In the future, Xichai will be more courageous in its own research and innovation.

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