MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Aston University
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PORTFOLIO
Francis Ugochukwu
Onwualu
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical design · CAD & BIM · Engineering analysis
Compact Reduction Gearbox2026 portfolio concept · 2:1 reductionAbout Me
I’m Francis Ugochukwu Onwualu, a Mechanical Design Engineer with more than six years of experience in HVAC, building services, BIM coordination, and engineering analysis.
My work spans commercial, education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. I focus on coordinated mechanical design, buildability, energy modelling, and clear technical documentation, working across architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical interfaces.
I hold an MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering from Aston University and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Coventry University. My professional tools include Revit, AutoCAD, IES VE, MATLAB, and engineering analysis software.
This portfolio also contains independent studies of gears, shafts, bearings, power transmission, and fluid machinery. Each concept includes its design objective, nominal dimensions, model views, and engineering assumptions.
6+ yearsMechanical engineering experience
RIBA 3–5Design-stage experience
MSc & BEngMechanical engineering
Skills
Professional engineering capabilities, alongside independent CAD and simulation studies.
Mechanical Design & Coordination
HVAC designRevitAutoCADBIM 360Mechanical detailingDuct & pipe sizingEquipment schedulesMultidisciplinary coordinationTechnical submittalsDesign review
Engineering Analysis
IES VEMATLABANSYSABAQUSHyperMeshThermal modellingHeating & cooling loadsDrainage analysisTechnical documentation
Independent Portfolio Studies
Parametric geometryGear assembliesShaft & bearing interfacesOpenSCADPythonCalculiX workflowsOpenFOAM study planningMuJoCo examplesStructured engineering data
Work Experience
Mechanical design, building services, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
Stage 4–5 mechanical design development, HVAC coordination, design reviews, technical submittals, equipment schedules, procurement support, and multidisciplinary M&E coordination.
Education
BEng Mechanical Engineering
Coventry University
Professional Project Experience
MBDA Bristol
Mechanical building-services design and coordination.
Broomfield Hall — Chatsworth Building Extension
Revit and AutoCAD mechanical design with multidisciplinary coordination.
Haberdashers’ Boys’ School
HVAC and building-services engineering experience.
Fulham Cross Academy
Mechanical design and building-services coordination.
Project Honey, London
Mechanical engineering project experience.
Sir Robert Peel Hospital — DHWS Works
Domestic hot-water services engineering experience.
Storm-Water Management — Asaba
Hydrological analysis, drainage design, and storm-water management.
Project-specific dates and non-confidential work samples are available on request.
Projects
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One or two projects per year, from 2026 to 2019. Older archive dates marked “illustrative” are placeholders; these concept examples do not claim verified historical delivery.
2026
2 projects
2025
2 projects
2024
2 projects
2023
2 projects
2022
1 project
2021
1 project
2020
1 project
2019
1 project
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Parameter-driven geometry
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Base length
Plate thickness
BASE WIDTH40 mm
HOLE RADIUS4 mm
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Source Files
Model geometry and engineering examples with documented dimensions, assumptions, and review notes.
Spur Gear Pair & Ratio Study
Dimensioned gear-pair assembly and geometry review
Download sourceCompact Reduction Gearbox
Assembly layout and component-interface review
Download sourceHVAC Air Distribution CFD
Documented geometry, inputs, and technical workflow
Download sourceBearing Housing & Mounting Detail
Housing layout and installation-interface review
Download sourceParametric HVAC Mounting Bracket
Documented geometry, inputs, and technical workflow
Download sourceAutomated Headless FEA Workflow
Documented geometry, inputs, and technical workflow
Download sourceRigid-Body Mechanics & Robotics
Documented geometry, inputs, and technical workflow
Download sourceCentrifugal Pump Impeller Concept
Impeller concept and engineering-review requirements
Download sourceBelt-Driven Pulley Assembly
Power-transmission layout and interface review
Download sourceStepped Shaft & Bearing Assembly
Shaft layout and bearing-interface study
Download sourceContact Me
For mechanical design opportunities, engineering collaboration, or relevant work samples.
Let’s discuss your requirements.
I’m open to mechanical design roles, CAD and BIM projects, engineering analysis, and technical collaboration.
United Kingdom
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