A selection of projects that inform ZQ’s design, analysis and manufacturing capability, spanning propulsion, rotating machinery, production equipment and prototypes.
Propulsion · Prototyping
Rocket nozzle & fuel delivery
A 3D-printed rocket nozzle and propellant delivery system for a bi-propellant engine. Work included hardware design, manufacture, thermal assessment and hydraulic testing.
Rotating machinery · Integration
High-speed hybrid generator
Mechanical development of a hybrid turbine generator, including rotating assemblies, material selection and joint design for demanding thermal and vibration conditions.
Production equipment · Process development
Stator manufacturing equipment
A resin impregnation rig for motor stator manufacture. Mechanical design covered the assembly, material and chemical compatibility, production integration and operator handover documentation.
Aerospace · Structural validation
High-temperature propulsion hardware
Components and assemblies for hypersonic propulsion hardware. Work included detailed CAD, structural analysis, precision drawings and supplier development of Inconel sheet-metal fabrication methods.
Aerospace · Manufacture & assembly
Heavy-lift UAV assemblies
Mechanical hardware and production support for heavy-lift UAV platforms. Design work covered assembly interfaces, tolerance stack-ups, fastener selection and supplier-ready manufacturing definition.
Tooling · Dimensional inspection
Precision inspection gauges
Inspection gauge design for stator features, using hardened contact surfaces and lightweight carriers. The work addressed functional fits, gauge access, handling and manufacturing tolerances.
Manufacturing drawings · Supplier support
Precision-machined components
More than 100 precision components defined for manufacture, including functional tolerances and BS 8888 GD&T. Supplier support covered quotations, drawing clarification and delivery.
Electronics · Systems integration
Avionics hardware integration
Avionics hardware development across requirements, electronic design and system integration. Component selection and alternative sourcing supported design optimisation and procurement readiness.
Prototypes · Embedded electronics
FPV multirotor development
Custom multirotor platforms designed, built and tuned, including an Arduino-based flight controller. Practical work covered embedded electronics, power systems, soldering and RF integration.
Python · Numerical tools
Engineering analysis & automation
Python tools for data processing, numerical analysis and repetitive workflow automation, including GPU-accelerated computation. Practical scripting to support faster analysis and more repeatable engineering work.
These overviews draw on professional and independent engineering experience. Confidential project details are omitted.
