Hanumantha T
Bengaluru
Summary
Project and Program Management, Engineering technology leader 21 years of experience in digital product development and engineering services in automotive. Specialist in engineering product management, strategy planning, projects and services and delivery management. Experience in full vehicle Level simulations. PFMEA,DFMEA,DFS,DFM,PP APAPQP,QMS
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of NPD
Sukhena Technologies
08.2023 - Current
- Leading the development of a 15m EV bus for REE UK.
- Battery-motor Integration,BMS optimization.
- Working on a 6.8m EV bus for the Russian market.
- Double Decker bus development for one of the leading OEM in Europe
- Bore well Truck electrification(Retrofitting with EV).
- Led the ARAI homologation process for electric buses, ensuring.
- Compliance with AIS-038 Rev 2, AIS-156, and battery safety norms.
- Working on Battery packs and Motors structural simulations.
- Double Decker bus development for one of the UK OEM.
- Led the development of 9-meter and 12-meter electric city buses.
- Overseeing HV architecture.
- Spearheaded the retrofitting program converting ICE buses to EVs.
- Optimizing weight distribution and energy efficiency
- Built vendor ecosystem for key EV components: HV cables
- Connectors, DC-DC converters, and power distribution units (PDUs).
Product Manager
GREAT WALL MOTORS(China)
12.2018 - 05.2023
- My main responsibility is to work on EV and Hydrogen fuel cell Truck and car performances (CRASH, NVH and Durability).
- Worked on Power-train NVH as well durability for new hybrid vehicles.
- Liaison between Munich office and Baoding office.
- Working on Engine mounts durability methods for IC, BEV as well as EV vehicles.
- Bench tests development for Chassis, Closures, and Bumpers.
CAE Manager
Magna International
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Chassis components design from concepts to production for different OEMs.
- Worked on different Chassis components development for many OEMs across the globe.
- Business development activities, Submitting Project estimations and negotiations with client.
- Responsible for approving CAE analysis results and signoff as well as CAPEX.
- Managing team of 25 people, Responsible for team performance review, Billing to client and Performance approval.
- Co-ordination with client for data exchange, queries resolutions, suggestions for improvement for optimization of design, etc.
Assistant Manager
Stadco Automotive Pvt Ltd
08.2009 - 12.2014
- Developed Daimler buses for Indian market 15m,11m and 9 m school bus.
- Developed Bharat Benz truck and built supplier chain.
- Checking the vehicle performance against ECE Crash standards.
- Bench-marking Vehicle NVH Performance for different vehicles and OEMs.
- Closures durability for different vehicles (Car, Truck and buses).
- Involved in composite sports CAR development for Swedish OEM.
- Design and development 4 bus variants for Indian market from concept to production.
- Worked on CIW development for major German OEM.
Team Leader
Caparo Engineering India Pvt Ltd
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Leading a team 20 members.
- Worked on CAPARO T1 CAR (Equivalent to F1).
- Project review and Estimation, Team member’s performance appraisal.
- Onsite work for European tier1 supplier for BIW for Passenger CAR.
Project Lead
Nuvent Technologies
03.2007 - 04.2008
- Project Estimation and quality review.
- Worked on full vehicle crash for US market and energy absorbers for bumpers.
- Interaction with the customer for resolving the design related issues.
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro-Quantech
04.2004 - 03.2007
- Execution of stiffness & durability analysis of Several BIW of Passenger Cars.
- FEA modelling of several Passenger car models for different OEMs.
- Stiffness and Durability of closure components and systems.FEA modelling of Engine
Education
M.Tech - Machine Design
VTU University, Belgaum
Karnataka01.2004
B.E - Mechanical
Kuvempu University, Shimoga
Karnataka01.2002
Skills
- EV Bus Architecture & Integration
- High Voltage (HV) Systems (400V/800V)
- Battery Pack Design (240 kWh, NMC/LFP)
- Vehicle Retrofitting & Power-train Conversion
- Vendor Development & Tech Sourcing
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Homologation & Compliance (ARAI, AIS-038, AIS-156)
- Product Lifecycle Management, Program management
- GERS
- TEAMCENTER
- JEERA
- HYPERWORKS
- ABAQUS
- N-code
- LS-DYNA
- Dyna-form
LANGUAGES
English
Kannada
Hindi
Telugu
Tamil
Software
Abaqus,Nastran,Hyperworks,Jira,Team Center
Timeline
Head of NPD
Sukhena Technologies
08.2023 - Current
Product Manager
GREAT WALL MOTORS(China)
12.2018 - 05.2023
CAE Manager
Magna International
01.2015 - 11.2018
Assistant Manager
Stadco Automotive Pvt Ltd
08.2009 - 12.2014
Team Leader
Caparo Engineering India Pvt Ltd
05.2008 - 07.2009
Project Lead
Nuvent Technologies
03.2007 - 04.2008
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro-Quantech
04.2004 - 03.2007
M.Tech - Machine Design
VTU University, Belgaum
B.E - Mechanical
Kuvempu University, Shimoga
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