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// Meenakshi — Aerospace & Mechanical Design Engineer

I design, simulate, and validate structural components and mechanical systems — turning early-stage concepts into manufacturable, analytically verified hardware.

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About

Meenakshi

Aerospace & Mechanical Design Engineer

Aerospace & Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in CAD modeling, FEA, and simulation-driven design — from a go-kart chassis and riveted aircraft joints to a composite UAV wing built and validated end-to-end, using Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, ANSYS, and NX Nastran.

Currently pursuing a Master's in Aeronautics and Space (Aerostructures) at École Centrale de Lyon, backed by four years as a Design Engineer. I prove designs on paper, then prove them again in the shop.

Languages

English — Professional · Hindi — Native · Punjabi — Native · French — A2

Structural Analysis

FEA, stress & deformation, topology optimization

CAD Modeling

Part, surface & assembly design across 6 platforms

Composites

Layup design, curing simulation, fabrication

Manufacturing

Design-for-fabrication, sheet metal, prototyping

Skills

Engineering toolkit spanning CAD, simulation & fabrication.

Nine core areas spanning design, analysis, and computation — click any card for more detail.

CAD & Product Design

CreoSiemens NXCATIASolidWorksAutoCADAutodesk Inventor

Structural Analysis & FEA

Finite Element AnalysisStructural AnalysisTopology OptimizationNX NastranANSYS

Aerospace & Fluid Systems

AerodynamicsCFDAerospace StructuresUAV DesignPropulsion Systems

Composite Engineering

Composite Laminate ModelingANSYS ACPVacuum BaggingCarbon Fiber Manufacturing

Computational Tools

Numerical ModellingEngineering CalculationsSimulation-Driven DesignPythonMATLAB

Manufacturing & Production

CAD/CAMMechanical DesignSheet Metal DesignManufacturing Processes

Design Optimization

Topology OptimizationMulti-Criteria Decision MakingAshby Chart Screening

Technical Documentation

Engineering ReportsDesign ReviewsTechnical Documentation

Research Interests

Computational MechanicsStructural Health MonitoringFracture & Fatigue AnalysisFSI

Experience

Four years of design engineering on an aerospace foundation.

From B.Tech to a current Master's, alongside professional design engineering experience in between.

2025 — Present

Master's — Aeronautics & Space (Aerostructures)

École Centrale de Lyon, France

Advanced Design Project: Materials Selection, Structural Analysis & Fabrication of a UAV Wing.
Coursework: Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Design, Computational Engineering, Numerical Methods, FEA, Aerospace Structures.

2021 — 2025

Design Engineer

Pearce Services Global Pvt. Ltd.

Performed finite element analyses to evaluate structural integrity, performance, and design optimization of engineering components.
Developed simulation-driven design workflows using Creo and AutoCAD for mechanical and structural systems.
Conducted engineering calculations and numerical assessments supporting multidisciplinary design projects.
Led structural evaluation and validation activities for sheet-metal assemblies and mechanical systems.
Mentored junior engineers in CAD modeling, engineering analysis, and design methodologies.

2020 — 2022

M.Tech — CAD/CAM (Mechanical)

GNA University, India · GPA 7.8/10

Master's Thesis: Design, Simulation & Topology Optimization of a Drone — FE modeling and topology optimization using ANSYS and NX-Nastran.
Ranked among top performers across multiple semesters.

2019 — 2020

B.Tech — Aerospace Engineering

GNA University, India · GPA 8.1/10

Major Project: Pulse Detonation Engine — conceptual propulsion system design and CAD modeling.

Projects

Priority projects, plus a broader CAD portfolio.

Six featured engineering projects spanning structures, propulsion, and composites, alongside a wider set of CAD practice and surfacing work.

Featured

Structural Design

Go-Kart Chassis Design

Lightweight tubular-frame chassis engineered in Creo for a competition go-kart, later validated for strength and load-carrying capability using NX Nastran.

CreoChassis DesignTubular Frame DesignNX Nastran

Structurally validated frame View case study

Featured

Structural Analysis

Axle — Structural & FEA Evaluation

Finite element evaluation of an axle under loading, built and meshed in Siemens NX and solved in NX Nastran to study deformation and stress distribution.

Siemens NXNX NastranFEAStress & Deformation Analysis

Deformation & stress mapped View case study

Featured

Propulsion / CAD

Pulse Detonation Engine — Bachelor's Final Project

Bachelor's final-year project: mechanical design and CAD modeling of a small-scale Pulse Detonation Engine prototype, built by a five-member team and demonstrated in real life.

CreoAssembly ModelingMechanical DesignProduct Development

Prototype built & demonstrated View case study

Featured

Structural Analysis

Rivet Joint — Structural FEA

Structural behavior study of a riveted joint typical of aircraft sheet-metal assemblies, modeled in Creo and analyzed in ANSYS to evaluate stress and deformation under load.

CreoANSYSFEAStress Analysis

Stress concentration identified View case study

Featured

Aerospace Structures

Materials Selection, Structural Analysis & Fabrication of a UAV Wing

Master's advanced design project: selected, simulated, and fabricated an optimized composite UAV wing structure, comparing four candidate materials across stiffness, weight, and manufacturability.

CATIAANSYS MechanicalFEAMaterial Selection

10.7mm tip deflection (best of 4) View case study

Featured

Composite Simulation

Spring-back Analysis of Composite Materials

Simulation framework predicting springback deformation in CFRP laminates after manufacturing, comparing steel vs. composite molds and cured vs. uncured laminate states.

ANSYS ACPCATIAComposite Laminate ModelingThermal Analysis

4 manufacturing scenarios compared View case study

CAD Practice

Cold-Drink Can

Photorealistic cold-drink can modeled in CATIA to strengthen Part Design and Surface Design skills, finished with a custom label rendered in Photo Studio.

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CAD Practice

Quadcopter

Quadcopter frame, propellers, motors, and supporting structure modeled and assembled in SolidWorks, finished with a realistic render.

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CAD Practice

Chess Set

Complete chess set — board and individual pieces — modeled, assembled, and rendered in CATIA with applied materials and custom board decals.

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CAD Practice

iPhone

Realistic smartphone model built in Creo, recreating the body, display, camera module, buttons, and ports with accurate dimensions and assigned materials.

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Surface Modeling

BMW — Surface Styling

Exterior body of a BMW recreated in CATIA from engineering blueprints using Freestyle image tracing and continuous surface modeling.

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Surface Modeling

Dassault Falcon — Aircraft Surfacing

Exterior geometry of a Dassault Falcon business jet recreated in CATIA using Image Tracing, Freestyle, Generative Shape Design, and Part Design.

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CAD Practice

CFL Bulb

Compact fluorescent lamp modeled in Solid Edge, including the base, housing, and curved glass tubes, with careful attention to geometric accuracy.

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CAD Practice

Blow-Dryer

Hair dryer body, handle, nozzle, and control switch modeled in CATIA with smooth geometry, realistic proportions, and applied materials.

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Surface Modeling

Concept Car

Concept car exterior combining Part Design and Surface Design in CATIA to create smooth body panels and realistic vehicle geometry.

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Additional Exposure

Quadrotor Workshop

Hands-on workshop on quadrotor design and construction — practical exposure to UAV systems, fabrication, and flight mechanics, plus assembly and operational understanding of multirotor platforms.

Ornithopter Workshop

Workshop on the design and fabrication of ornithopter systems — lightweight aerospace structures and bio-inspired flapping-wing mechanisms, with hands-on mechanical assembly and fabrication.

Services

How I can help on your next engineering project.

Freelance and contract engineering support across design, analysis, and fabrication-readiness — click any card for details.

CAD Modeling & Product Design

Part, surface, and assembly modeling across Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor.

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Structural Analysis & FEA

Static, modal, and thermal-structural finite element analysis using ANSYS and NX Nastran.

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Composite Design & Simulation

Laminate layup design, cure simulation, and springback/residual-stress prediction using ANSYS ACP.

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Design Optimization

Topology optimization and material selection using Ashby charts, Performance Index, and MCDM methods.

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Prototype & Fabrication Support

Design-for-manufacture guidance, mold and tooling geometry, and hands-on composite/CAD prototyping.

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Technical Documentation

Clear engineering reports, design reviews, and calculation packages for cross-functional teams.

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Contact

Let's build something structurally sound.

Open to freelance projects, contract engineering work, and full-time opportunities in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing design.

Emailmisuman01@gmail.com Phone+33 7 75 78 07 90

LocationEcully, France

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