Muhamad Fadhil
Maulana
Mechanical Engineer graduating from Universitas Indonesia in July 2026, focused on CFD-driven aerodynamics and mechanical design.
I am a Mechanical Engineer graduating from Universitas Indonesia in July 2026, with a focus on CFD-driven aerodynamics and mechanical design. My exchange semester at Aalto University, Finland, exposed me to advanced methodologies in product development, shaping my approach to engineering design within international technical standards.
Over the past three years, I've built hands-on experience across reverse engineering, aerodynamics, and rapid prototyping. As an intern at PT GMF AeroAsia, I worked within a small team to reverse-engineer undocumented aviation Ground Support Equipment into full 3D CAD assemblies and manufacturing drawings, including a hydraulic stair platform with no prior documentation. At the Universitas Indonesia Racing Team (Formula Student), I progressed from staff to Division Head of Body & Aerodynamics, leading CFD simulation and composite manufacturing for the team's aero package across three car generations, including a competition build for Formula Student Czech Republic 2024.
Independently, I designed, built, and tested a small-scale subsonic wind tunnel for my capstone project, taking it from a blank CAD file to a working lab instrument now approved for continued use by my university's faculty.
I've always learned best by taking on responsibility early, whether leading a student racing team's aerodynamics division, building a complex small-scale wind tunnel, or adapting quickly to new engineering workflows abroad.
Experience
Education & work
- Checked 549 line items on three current purchase orders against 1,000+ past PO items from four projects, comparing type, size, units and vendor, and flagged over 100 price increases, some doubled, for the Supply Chain Leader's review meeting.
- Built a locally run PO matching tool with AI assistance that shows each match with a confidence percentage and the price gap, turning the review from searching the full past PO list by hand into checking suggested matches; it roughly halves review time and is now used by other interns in the same division.
Reverse-engineered multiple critical support units (GSE), including a hydraulic stair platform, enabling in-house fabrication and repair.
Performed pre-event inspections of the aerodynamic package, identifying adjustment points and confirming the car was race-ready ahead of each dynamic event. Presented and defended the team's aerodynamic design decisions to industry judges during the Engineering Design Event.
Engineered the design, CFD optimization, and fabrication of vehicle aerodynamics across three generations of race cars; directly led body and aerodynamics division and mentored junior team members.
International student exchange program
Focus: Product development, Computer Aided Engineering, Mechanical Design and Structural Analysis (FEA)
Focus: Mechanical Design, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing, Aerodynamics, Maintenance
Thesis: Aerodynamic Performance of Side Wings and Diffuser on a Formula Student Car Using 2D and 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation
Formula Student
Czech Republic 2024
As Body and Aerodynamics Division Head, I performed pre-event inspections of the aerodynamic package, identifying adjustment points and confirming the car was race-ready ahead of each dynamic event.
Junior to division head
to advisor
Engineered the design, CFD optimization and fabrication of vehicle aerodynamics across three generations of race cars, then stepped back as advisor to pass it all on to the next generation.