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