Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
quality engineer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect quality of products
quality assurance methodologies
identify improvement actions
record test data
define quality standards
analyse test data
quality assurance procedures
identify process improvements
undertake inspections
recommend product improvements
support implementation of quality management systems
perform risk analysis
test procedures
write inspection reports
set quality assurance objectives
quality standards
report test findings
Optional & specialised skills
perform project management
audit techniques
train employees
check quality of raw materials
check quality of products on the production line
use measurement instruments
ensure compliance with company regulations
maintain test equipment
non-destructive testing
lead inspections
manage budgets
perform pre-assembly quality checks
oversee quality control
industrial engineering
communicate test results to other departments
use a computer
manufacturing processes
communication
define manufacturing quality criteria
ensure compliance with legal requirements
Other matches: product quality inspector · synthetic materials engineer · footwear quality technician · leather goods quality technician · process engineer
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.