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
identify improvement actions
quality assurance procedures
perform risk analysis
record test data
recommend product improvements
support implementation of quality management systems
analyse test data
set quality assurance objectives
test procedures
define quality standards
report test findings
write inspection reports
undertake inspections
quality assurance methodologies
identify process improvements
quality standards
inspect quality of products
Optional & specialised skills
define manufacturing quality criteria
communicate test results to other departments
industrial engineering
check quality of products on the production line
ensure compliance with company regulations
lead inspections
perform pre-assembly quality checks
audit techniques
perform project management
ensure compliance with legal requirements
non-destructive testing
use a computer
maintain test equipment
oversee quality control
manage budgets
check quality of raw materials
communication
use measurement instruments
train employees
manufacturing processes
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.