Automotive Engineering Drafter Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Automotive Engineering Drafter Do?
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.
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CAE Software
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Automotive Engineering Drafter
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCAE Software knowledge
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
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EssentialEngineering Principles knowledge
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
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EssentialManual Draughting Techniques knowledge
Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.
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EssentialTechnical Drawings knowledge
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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EssentialDesign Drawings knowledge
Understand design drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
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EssentialEngineering Processes knowledge
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
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EssentialICT Software Specifications knowledge
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
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EssentialMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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EssentialCreate Technical Plans skill
Create detailed technical plans of machinery, equipment, tools and other products.
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EssentialExecute Analytical Mathematical Calculations skill
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
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EssentialLiaise With Engineers skill
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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EssentialRead Engineering Drawings skill
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
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EssentialUse CADD Software skill
Use computer-aided design and drafting software to make detailed drawings and blueprints of designs.
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EssentialUse CAD Software skill
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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EssentialUse Computer-aided Engineering Systems skill
Use computer-aided engineering software to conduct stress analyses on engineering designs.
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EssentialUse Manual Draughting Techniques skill
Use non-computerised draughting techniques to make detailed drawings of designs by hand with specialised tools such as pencils, rulers and templates.
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EssentialUse Technical Drawing Software skill
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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Optional Skills (5 of 16 displayed)
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Optional3D Modelling knowledge
The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a …
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OptionalMaterial Mechanics knowledge
The behaviour of solid objects when subjected to stresses and strains, and the methods to calculate these stresses and strains.
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OptionalMechanics Of Motor Vehicles knowledge
The way energy forces interact and affect components in motor vehicles such as cars, buses, invalid carriages and other motorised vehicles.
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OptionalSynthetic Natural Environment knowledge
The simulation and representation of components of physical world such as climate, wheather and space where military systems exist in order to obtain information and perform tests.
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OptionalGuidance, Navigation And Control knowledge
The engineering discipline that deals with the design and development of systems that can control the motion of automobiles, ships, space- and aircraft. It includes control over vehicle's trajectory from …
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OptionalCAD Software knowledge
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
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OptionalDefense System knowledge
The various weapons and weapon systems used to protect citizens and to harm or shield incoming enemies and enemy weapons.
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OptionalElectromechanics knowledge
The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical …
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OptionalPhysics knowledge
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
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OptionalProduct Data Management knowledge
The use of software to track all information concerning a product such as technical specifications, drawings, design specifications, and production costs.
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OptionalAdjust Engineering Designs skill
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
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OptionalArchive Documentation Related To The Work skill
Select relevant documentation related to the ongoing or complete work and take steps to archive it in a way that ensures its future accessibility.
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OptionalCreate A Product's Virtual Model skill
Create a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.
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OptionalDevelop Assembly Instructions skill
Develop a code of letters and numbers to label diagrams for assembly instructions.
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OptionalDraw Blueprints skill
Draw layout specifications for machinery, equipment and building structures. Specify which materials should be used and the size of the components. Show different angles and views of the product.
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OptionalRender 3D Images skill
Use specialised tools to convert 3D wire frame models into 2D images with 3D photorealistic effects or non-photorealistic rendering on a computer.
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