Shannon O'Brien

Surface design development for JLR A Class vehicles, from concept through to production.

A CLASS SURFACE DESIGN ENGINEER at Jaguar Land Rover (2023-01 – Present)

Surface design development for JLR A Class vehicles, from concept through to production.

• Create and refine Class A surfaces using CATIA V5 and ICEM Surf.
• Work closely with styling, engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent, feasibility and quality.
• Support with digital surface data, release packages and supplier communication.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the surface design process.

PRODUCTION OPERATIVE at Jaguar Land Rover (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Worked on production line assembling vehicle components.
• Maintained high quality standards and met production targets.
• Followed health & safety procedures and worked effectively within a team.

SENIOR DESIGN TECHNICIAN (CAD) at Broadway Academy (2021-01 – 2022-06)

• Created detailed technical drawings and 3D models using CAD.
• Supported students and staff with design projects.
• Maintained and open the PLA and SLA machines.
• Prepared models for export with accurate file formats and documentation (STEP, STL, 3MF).

DESIGN TECHNICIAN at Broadway Academy (2021-01 – 2021-12)

• Created technical drawings and 3D models using CAD.
• Assisted with design projects and development work.
• Supported the senior design technician with administrative and technical tasks.

SUPERVISOR at Lego Store Birmingham (2019-01 – 2021-12)

RETAIL ASSISTANT at Lego Store Birmingham (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Lifeguard Manager at HALESOWEN LEISURE CENTRE (2013-01 – 2019-12)

Retail Assistant at SMYTHS TOYS (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Excellence In Motion) Young Women in the Know at Jaguar Land Rover (2015-01 – 2017-12)

CAD Introduction at VOESTALPINE METSEC PLC (2013-01 – 2013-12)

1:1 FIRST CLASS in Automotive & Transport Design – COVENTRY UNIVERSITY (2015-01 – 2019-12)

A Level in Art – B – BISHOP MILNER SIXTH FORM (2013-01 – 2015-12)

A Level in Product Design – C – BISHOP MILNER SIXTH FORM (2013-01 – 2015-12)

Applied Science in Applied Science – C – BISHOP MILNER SIXTH FORM (2013-01 – 2015-12)

AS in Maths – BISHOP MILNER SIXTH FORM (2013-01 – 2015-12)