Mechanical engineering consultancy helping engineering teams ensure the structural integrity, reliability, and compliance of rotating machines and mechanical systems through structural simulation, vibration engineering, and rotordynamics analysis.
Resonant Engineering provides specialist engineering expertise for rotating machines and mechanical systems where structural integrity, vibration performance, reliability, or regulatory compliance are key engineering requirements.
We work alongside engineering teams responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of industrial equipment, machinery, and associated technologies. Our work includes assessing design performance, validating new concepts, demonstrating mechanical integrity, troubleshooting vibration issues, and supporting informed engineering decision making.
Our expertise combines finite element analysis (FEA), vibration engineering, and rotordynamics with practical engineering judgement built on experience across multiple industries and engineering applications. This gives engineering teams access to specialist expertise without the need to develop and maintain it in-house.
Combining deep technical expertise with strategic vision to engineer robust, high-performance solutions.
Resonant Engineering is led by Dr Vaclav Ondra CEng MIMechE, a Chartered Mechanical Engineer specialising in finite element analysis (FEA), vibration engineering and rotordynamics. Over the past decade, Vaclav has gained experience across the aerospace industry, research institutions and engineering consultancy, supporting the development, assessment and optimisation of complex mechanical systems and rotating machinery.
Prior to founding Resonant Engineering, Vaclav held senior engineering positions at Rolls-Royce plc. As a Principal Engineer, he led teams responsible for structural integrity, whole-engine vibration, and rotordynamics for both in-service and future gas turbine engines across civil and defence aerospace programmes. He was accountable for the technical direction, quality, and approval of engineering work, providing technical leadership, coaching, and independent review.
Beyond engineering delivery, Vaclav contributed to several engine development and R&D programmes, including UltraFan and Orpheus. He supported the development of certification strategies for composite fan blades and led research and development initiatives in engine structural dynamics, rotor vibration management, and alternatives to squeeze film dampers.
Vaclav has also worked extensively with leading research institutions. His previous work included the development of an active tendon technology for rotorcraft blade vibration mitigation at the University of Bristol, supervision of PhD and postdoctoral research in non-linear dynamics at Imperial College London, and the development of advanced system identification and non-linear modal analysis frameworks.
Vaclav regularly shares technical insights through peer-reviewed journal publications, scientific conferences, and LinkedIn. His work helps bridge the gap between research and development (R&D) and its practical application to engineering challenges.
He also contributes to industry publications, including a recent article in Pumps & Systems—a leading publication for the pump and rotating equipment sector. The article provides practical guidance on when finite element analysis (FEA) is worth the investment, how it complements physical testing, and the key considerations engineering teams should evaluate before outsourcing a simulation project.
Hermes: a Novel Test Facility for Investigating Structural Dynamics of Aeroengines — Turbo Expo: Power for Land,
Sea, and Air, 2023
Experimental modal analysis of a rotating tendon-loaded helicopter blade demonstrator — Mechanical Systems and
Signal Processing, 2022
Free vibration analysis of a rotating pre-twisted beam subjected to tendon-induced axial loading — Journal of
Sound and Vibration, 2019
Resonance avoidance for variable speed rotor blades using an applied compressive load — Aerospace Science and
Technology, 2019
Comparison of nonlinear system identification methods for free decay measurements with application to MEMS
devices — Sensors and Instrumentation, 2017
Explore our certified professional standing, institutional affiliations, and corporate credentials driving our specialised engineering analysis.
Our Principal Engineer and Director —
Dr Vaclav Ondra holds registered Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the UK Engineering Council and is an active Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE).
Resonant Engineering maintains Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance, providing confidence and protection for our clients across all engineering projects
Resonant Engineering is a limited company registered in England and Wales.
Company No: 1530638
Address: 53 Nightingale Way,
Midsomer Norton, BA3 4NL, United Kingdom
Resonant Engineering is Cyber Essentials certified, demonstrating our commitment to cyber security and the protection of client and company data through independently verified security controls.
Resonant Engineering is a corporate member of NAFEMS, the international association for the engineering modelling, analysis, and simulation community, demonstrating our commitment to best practice in finite element analysis and simulation-led design.
We support clients at critical engineering decision points, where specialist expertise is needed to reduce technical uncertainty, validate designs or solve complex mechanical problems.
Don't let technical uncertainty stall your project.
See how we turn complex mechanical risks into validated solutions.
Our engineering capabilities are supported by industry-standard software for finite element analysis, vibration analysis, rotordynamics, and mechanical design. We are equally comfortable working within client-specified software environments where required.
Resonant Engineering’s expertise in vibration control has been invaluable. They provide superb advice and analysis that is helping us develop class leading products.
Director, Stack Audio
Resonant Engineering's projects are delivered by a core team of experienced engineers and supported by a trusted network of specialist associates, researchers, and industry experts when additional expertise is required.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Vibration Engineering, Rotor Dynamics, Structural Integrity, Rotating Machinery, Mechanical Systems, Design Optimisation, Research & Development
Rolls-Royce plc, University of Bristol, Imperial College London
Physics-Informed Machine Learning, Vibration-Based Condition Monitoring, Signal Processing, Uncertainty Quantification, Predictive Maintenance, Structural Health Monitoring, Research-to-Production Machine Learning
NTNU Industrial Postdoc (Norske Tog, ABB, Stadler Rail)
Vibration Engineering, Active Vibration Control, Multibody Dynamics, Control System Design, Mechatronics Systems, Precision sensing and actuation, Research & Development
KLA Product Development Engineer, Free Universities of Brussels (ULB and VUB), University of Liege
Business Development, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Collaborative Partnerships
Independent Contract & Consulting, Société Générale Group, Aston Business School
We work alongside our clients' engineering teams, providing specialist expertise, engineering insight, and practical engineering guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Our role is not simply to deliver analysis reports, but to support informed engineering decisions and successful project outcomes.
Working closely with engineering design and project teams.
Providing engineering understanding and recommendations, not just reports.
Supporting design reviews, technical discussions, and development cycles.
Engaging on anything from targeted technical studies to long-term engineering support.
Working with Resonant Engineering has greatly improved our machining fixtures. Their expert structural analysis led to design modifications that enhanced both strength and durability.
Thanks to their solution, we now benefit from better precision, repeatability, and consistent performance.
Manufacturing Manager, Reontech
Different Industries. Common Challenges. One Expertise.
Structural Optimisation of Machining Fixtures for Strength and Durability Using Stress and Fatigue Analysis.
Using Physics-Based Algorithms and ML Models to Predict Failures and Minimise Downtime for Rotating Systems.
How Finite Element Simulation Delivered Vibration-Isolating Mat to Enhance Audio Fidelity.
Finite element analysis (FEA), vibration engineering, rotordynamics, structural integrity, and standards compliance.
Experience gained aerospace, research institutions, and engineering consultancy, supporting complex mechanical systems and rotating machinery.
Providing engineering understanding and practical recommendations, not just analysis reports.
Working alongside engineering, design, and project teams to support successful project outcomes.
