automotive designer
Code 2163.1.1
Automotive designers create model designs in 2D or 3D and prepare isometric drawings and graphics. They work closely with computer hardware engineers to develop hardware designs for the next generation of automotive applications including advanced driver-assistance and vehicle-to-everything systems. They re-evaluate vehicle design, materials and manufacturing technologies, anticipating changes to vehicle architecture and power management, vehicle features and seating functionality and safety.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- aesthetics
- physics
- advanced materials
- mechanics
- material mechanics
- mechanics of motor vehicles
- engineering principles
- vehicle manufacturing process
- engineering processes
- CAD software
- CADD software
- CAM software
Skills and competences
- liaise with engineers
- draw design sketches
- read engineering drawings
- use CAD software
- use CAM software
Transversal competences
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- mathematics
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences