Description
While designing products, determine if materials are suitable and available for production.
Alternative labels
measure suitability of materials
evaluate suitability of materials
assess suitability of materials
determine material suitability
identify suitability of materials
monitor suitability of materials
determining material suitability
determine materials suitability
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Determine suitability of materials is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Ergonomist: Ergonomists analyse the design of equipment, furniture, and systems in order to improve it toward safer, healthier, and more efficient ones. They strive to improve the interaction of people with equipment and the environment.
Industrial designer: Industrial designers work out ideas and develop them into designs and concepts for a wide variety of manufactured products. They integrate creativity, aesthetics, production feasibility, and market relevance in the design of new products.
Optional skill
Determine suitability of materials is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
3D printing technician: 3D Printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures. They may also provide 3D printing maintenance, check 3D renders for customers and run 3D printing tests. 3D printing technicians can also repair, maintain and clean 3D printers.
Design engineer: Design engineers develop new conceptual and detailed designs. They create the look for these concepts or products and the systems used to make them. Design engineers work with engineers and marketers to enhance the functioning and efficiency of existing devices.
Application engineer: Application engineers deal with the technical requirements, management, and design for the development of various engineering applications, such as systems, new product designs, or the improvements of processes. They are responsible for the implementation of a design or process improvement, they offer technical support for products, answer questions about the technical functionality and assist the sales team.
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