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.

Automotive engineering drafters typically do the following duties:

Other titles

The following job titles also refer to automotive engineering drafter:

motor vehicle drafter
automotive engineering draughter
automotive draughtsperson
automotive drafting expert
automotive drafter
automotive drafting consultant
automotive engineering draftsperson
motor vehicle engineering drafter
automotive engineering draughtsperson
automotive draftsperson
automotive drafting adviser
automotive drafting specialist
automotive draughter

Working conditions

Automotive engineering drafters typically work in office settings, such as engineering or design firms, manufacturing plants, or automotive companies. They may spend a lot of time sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and collaborating with other professionals. They may need to work overtime or on weekends to meet project deadlines or address urgent design issues.

Minimum qualifications

To become an automotive engineering drafter, you typically need:

Some employers may also prefer candidates with relevant work experience or professional certifications, such as Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) or Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP).

ISCO skill level

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

Automotive engineering drafter is a Skill level 3 occupation.

Automotive engineering drafter career path

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These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to automotive engineering drafter.

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Long term prospects

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of automotive engineering drafter. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of automotive engineering drafter with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

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Essential knowledge and skills

Essential knowledge

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of automotive engineering drafter.

Essential skills and competences

These skills are necessary for the role of automotive engineering drafter.

Optional knowledge and skills

Optional knowledge

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of automotive engineering drafter. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Optional skills and competences

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of automotive engineering drafter. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

ISCO group and title

3118 – Draughtspersons


References
  1. Automotive engineering drafter – ESCO
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Last updated on May 8, 2023