Omar Shehadeh
Manchester,UK,United Kingdom
Summary
Analytical and highly motivated engineering student driven by a strong curiosity for how complex physical systems work and how they can be improved through rigorous problem-solving. Brings a disciplined work ethic, calm leadership under responsibility, and a collaborative mindset developed through teaching, team engineering projects, and youth leadership. Seeking opportunities to contribute to technically demanding environments while continuing to develop as a systems-focused engineer.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Powertrains Engineer
Eco Racing Team
Manchester
2025.10 - Current
- Conducted research into properties and functionality of proposed mechanical engineering designs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project..
Year 12 Work Experience
Mott MacDonald
Altrincham, Trafford
2024.07 - 2024.07
-Worked on Industrial Cadets Award to design a gravity dam
-Examined topographical data to choose the most optimal region to build the dam
-Assessed the impact of the dam through the lens of Physical and Human geographies
-Designed a canopy for a park , taking inspiration from local examples as well as more famous examples (eg : Changi Airport)
-Used structural decomposition to carry out pump calculations for a water pump to be used by Northern Irish water utilities
Education
Masters of Engineering (MEng) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Manchester
2025.09 -
A-Levels - Mathematics, Further Mathematics , Chemistry, Physics
Sale Grammar School
Sale, Trafford 2023.09 - 2025.08
Skills
- Goal-Oriented planning
- Decision making capacity
- Technological innovation
- Efficient work prioritisation
- Complex problem resolution
- Initiative taking
- Time efficiency
- Leadership
Certification
edX Verified Certificate for Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Pack Design (Delft University of Technology) , Issued Feb 2026
Aerospace Engineering: Rocket Science and Engineering, Udemy Issued Feb 2024
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Native
Accomplishments
- Aramco Stem Challenge 2025: Engine Workstream (Participant)
- Cambridge University Davidson's Inventors' Challenge 2024: Sustainable Bacterial Fuel Cell (Participant) , work described as "highly impressive"
- The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Issued Oct 2024
- The Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award Issued May 2022
- The Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award Issued Sep 2021
- iDEA Silver and Bronze Award
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Video Games
- Watch Collecting
Volunteering
Tutor — Kip McGrath Education Centres (Aug 2023 – Jul 2024)
• Worked with students in KS1 and KS2 to improve Mathematics and English skills.
• Supported a special educational needs student by adapting teaching approaches and using positive affirmation to build confidence.
• Helped a non-native English speaker develop English comprehension skills.
• Explained mathematical problems by breaking them into fundamental concepts, guiding students step-by-step before solving full problems independently.
Young Leader — The Scouts (Sep 2021 – Jun 2022)
• Supported 82nd Salford Scouts (primarily Beavers) during weekly meetings and completed required safeguarding and leadership training.
• Assisted with activities including arts and crafts, camping, and team games.
• Taught life skills to younger members and independently led meetings when required.
Timeline
Powertrains Engineer
Eco Racing Team
2025.10 - Current
Masters of Engineering (MEng) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Manchester
2025.09 -
Year 12 Work Experience
Mott MacDonald
2024.07 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Mathematics, Further Mathematics , Chemistry, Physics
Sale Grammar School
2023.09 - 2025.08