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automotive-engineer Occupational skill for the role 'automotive engineer' (also: coach production process engineer, ACES engineer, automotive design specialist, vehicle production production process engineer, bus production process engineer, automotive designer). Use when the user asks for typical automotive engineer work such as: Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.; Establish production or quality control standards.; Prepare or present technical or project status reports.

Automotive Engineer

Automotive engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and operation of motor vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses and their respective engineering systems. They design new vehicles or mechanical parts, supervise modifications and resolve technical problems. They make sure the designs comply with cost specifications and other constraints. They also conduct research studying environmental, energy and safety aspects.

Core workflow

  1. Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.
  2. Establish production or quality control standards.
  3. Prepare or present technical or project status reports.
  4. Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.
  5. Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.
  6. Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.
  7. Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.
  8. Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adjust engineering designs
  • analyse production processes for improvement
  • anticipate change in car technology
  • approve engineering design
  • assess financial viability
  • automotive engineering
  • control production
  • engineering principles
  • engineering processes
  • execute feasibility study
  • green automotive technologies
  • hybrid vehicle architecture
  • industrial engineering
  • information structure
  • manufacturing processes

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8d410283-865d-4cbb-acae-ac7f69d9cf26), ONET 30.3 (17-2141.02). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*