Melbourne, VIC

Jad Hunaidi

Mechanical Engineer - Reverse Engineering, 3D Scanning & Structural Analysis

Master's student with experience in motorsport engineering and hardware startups. I specialise in driver interface design, reverse engineering, and additive manufacturing.

EducationMaster's @ UniMelb
RoleBusiness Development Manager
IndustryReverse Engineering
Interactive Tools Projects Experience

Engineering Tools

TOOL · 01

Scan-to-CAD Deviation Map

This tool showcases how 3D scanner resolutions affect scan quality by comparing the metrology grade scanners I work with today, and high end consumer scanners like the Artec Space Spider I have used in the past. (see 'FSAE Steering Wheel' and Gallery below)

■ In Tolerance  ■ Excess Material  ■ Missing Material

NOISE20 μm
OFFSET+0.0 mm
BAND±0.01 mm
IN TOL.--%

DRAG TO ORBIT  ·  SCROLL TO ZOOM DRAG TO ORBIT  ·  PINCH TO ZOOM

20 μm
+0.0 mm
±0.01 mm
TOOL · 02

Steering Linearity

A universal joint connecting two shafts at an angle causes the output to fluctuate in speed twice per revolution, even when the input rotates at constant speed. A second joint in series cancels this fluctuation only when both bend angles match — any mismatch reintroduces non-linearity into the steering column.

Peak Deviation: 0.000
30°
20°

About

I work in the engineering services sector, specialising in reverse engineering and additive manufacturing. As the Driver Interface Lead for Melbourne University Racing, I oversaw the design and validation of our entire ergonomic package. At Babylon Engineering, I apply 3D scanning and structural analysis to solve industrial hardware challenges.

Education

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

University of Melbourne

2025 - Present

Experience

Lead Ergonomics Engineer

Melbourne University Racing

2025 - 2026

  • Led an 8-person team to design, manufacture, and validate the driver interface package (seat, steering column, dashboard, pedal box).
  • Passed mechanical scrutineering for Ergonomics on the first attempt, contributing to the team's best competition result in 5 years.
Team LeadershipErgonomic DesignFEACarbon Fibre

Business Development Manager

Babylon Engineering

2026 - Present

  • Delivered technical engineering projects spanning 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and mechanical design.
  • Worked to drive new revenue generation and managed the launch of a new e-commerce platform.
Reverse EngineeringStructural AnalysisProject Management

Selected Projects

Upper Steering FEA Analysis

FSAE Upper Steering

Optimised the steering column and mounting assembly using FEA.

Steering ColumnUniversal JointsLinearityFEA
  • Problem: The previous design had high non-linearity and deflection.
  • Action: Analysed joint angles in MATLAB; conducted FEA deflection studies in Fusion.
  • Result: Eliminated non-linearity and reduced frontal deflection by 80%.
FSAE Steering Wheel Prototype

FSAE Steering Wheel

Carbon fibre plate with custom 3D-scanned ergonomic grips.

3D ScanningErgonomic DesignSurface Modelling
  • Process: Physical clay modelling → 3D scanning → CAD surface modelling.
  • Result: Improved driver comfort score by 33%, providing a custom fit for primary drivers.

Contact

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