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automotive engineering drafter

Automotive engineering drafters convert the automotive engineers’ designs into technical drawings usually using software.

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Description

Automotive engineering drafters convert the automotive engineers’ designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling methods and other specifications used in the manufacture of automotive components, cars, buses, trucks and other motor vehicles.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings design drawings green automotive technologies engineering principles manual draughting techniques engineering processes ICT software specifications mathematics CAE software hybrid vehicle architecture

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

defense system synthetic natural environment guidance, navigation and control physics electromechanics mechanics of motor vehicles 3D modelling material mechanics CAD software product data management

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use technical drawing software liaise with engineers use CAD software read engineering drawings execute analytical mathematical calculations create technical plans use CADD software use computer-aided engineering systems use manual draughting techniques

OPTIONALOptional competences

create a product's virtual model draw blueprints use spreadsheets software archive documentation related to work render 3D images develop assembly instructions adjust engineering designs

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)