# Competences — engine designer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/dbc88790-a8c1-4dc4-9507-8f9dcff9c990).

## Essential

- **adjust engineering designs** (skill/competence)
- **CAD software** (knowledge)
- **calculate design costs** (skill/competence)
- **calculate materials to build equipment** (skill/competence)
- **conduct research on trends in design** (skill/competence)
- **define part requirements** (skill/competence)
- **ecological principles** (knowledge)
- **motor vehicle parts drawings** (knowledge)
- **quality standards** (knowledge)
- **stay up-to-date with vehicle trends** (skill/competence)
- **use CAD software** (skill/competence)
- **vehicle electrical systems** (knowledge)

## Optional

- 3D modelling (knowledge)
- adapt to new design materials (skill/competence)
- approve engineering design (skill/competence)
- attend design meetings (skill/competence)
- collaborate with designers (skill/competence)
- collaborate with engineers (skill/competence)
- design drawings (knowledge)
- design process (skill/competence)
- evaluate engine performance (skill/competence)
- office software (knowledge)
- packaging engineering (knowledge)
- packaging processes (knowledge)
- use specialised design software (skill/competence)