Hemant Bisht
Pune
Summary
Dynamic product management professional with extensive experience at Tata Motors Ltd., excelling in new product introduction and engineering change management. Proven track record in optimizing processes, achieving 99.9% compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration. Adept at strategic project planning and cost optimization, delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Industrialization, (NPI)
Philips India Ltd. (HealthCare)
Pune
09.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded program strategy execution for next-gen imaging systems industrialization.
- Aligned R&D, operations, and regulatory teams to foster collaboration.
- Oversaw NPI governance and risk management to ensure 100% regulatory and patient safety compliance.
- Delivered Zenition 30 from concept to commercial launch with 85% yield during ramp-up phase.
- Instituted standard work practices, including process maps and SOPs for production efficiency.
- Guided project engineers in developing dashboards for monitoring NPI maturity and yield trends.
- Realized 30% decrease in order-to-shipment lead time via Pick to Order strategy.
Senior Manager - Fully Built Vehicles (NPI)
Tata Motors Ltd.
Pune
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed entire product lifecycle and program delivery for ILCV, MHCV tippers, and transit mixers, guaranteeing adherence to AIS 093 compliance and market readiness.
- Defined a go-to-market strategy and technical specifications for high-demand commercial vehicle platforms, resulting in the successful launch of multiple variants.
- Championed the development of a zero-based costing framework in collaboration with finance, resulting in improved PO accuracy and reduced procurement lead times.
- Led cross-functional coordination between R&D, sourcing, manufacturing, and sales to optimize production throughput and component localization.
- Spearheaded the launch of the 6.5 cum DSD tipper on LPK1212, which directly contributed to a 300% increase in FBV sales volume through differentiated product positioning, and enhanced production capacity.
Senior Manager - Engineering Change Management
Tata Motors Ltd.
Pune
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Reduced engineering BOM to manufacturing BOM process time by 20%, ensuring 99% quality accuracy.
- Achieved 99.9% compliance in m-BOM validation against a target of 99.0%.
- Contributed to new product development, attaining 99.5% accuracy in material and conversion costs.
- Led completion of BS4 to BS6 migration for ILCV products.
- Planned processes for introducing unique fitments and new technologies.
- Successfully conducted kaizens, decreasing fastener complexity by 30% and enhancing brake performance.
- Core team member in expedited product launch of face-lifted Winger Ambulance within three months, surpassing a six-month target.
Manage - New Product Introduction
Tata Motors Ltd.
Lucknow
05.2011 - 06.2017
- Managed full-lifecycle execution of multiple NPI programs, including hybrid, diesel, and CNG platforms for domestic and export markets, ensuring alignment with GEN3 program development protocols.
- Oversaw cross-functional coordination for pilot builds, supplier readiness, and design validation, ensuring all product and process validation gates (DFMEA, DMU, SAM, DFS) were successfully completed.
- Delivered key hybrid bus projects—including the LPO1625 Diesel Hybrid and LPO1925 CNG Hybrid (within 10-month delivery windows), surpassing expected timelines.
- Led strategic initiatives to reduce Incidents Per Thousand Vehicles (IPTV) by 31.5% and Equivalent Price per Vehicle (EPV) by 13%, through root-cause analysis, resolution tracking, and early issue containment.
Deputy Manager - Corporate Technology Centre
Tube Investments of India Ltd.
Chennai
07.2006 - 04.2011
- Spearheaded design and development of roll-forming tools for structural and ERW tubing, ensuring first-time-right tooling and reduced development cycles by 15%.
- Utilized COPRA software for CAE-based design validation, optimizing strip width and saving approximately Rs. 6 Cr per month in raw materials.
- Introduced product lines, including profiled and corrugated tubes, generating Rs. 4 Cr per year in additional export revenue.
- Designed and commissioned special purpose machines, boosting manufacturing output by Rs. 50 lakhs monthly.
- Collaborated with suppliers on R&D for VRLA batteries and transverse flux motors, customized for electric mobility solutions.
- Conducted DOE analysis on hybrid powertrain concepts with ultra-capacitor integration to support future electric drive innovations.
Education
MBA - Executive MBA (EPGDBM)
Symbiosis (SCCE) International
Pune05-2020
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Hamirpur, HP05-2006
Skills
- Strategic project planning
- New product introduction
- Engineering change management
- Product lifecycle management
- Business case development
- Cost Optimization
- Risk management and contingency planning
- Agile methodologies
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- NPI process optimization
- Problem solving
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
- Zenition 30 Imaging C-arm Launch – Philips Healthcare
Directed full-scale industrialization and operational rollout of this advanced imaging platform Achieved 85% first pass yield during ramp-up, and led cross-functional alignment across engineering, quality, and manufacturing for successful market entry
- Re-PTO Transit Mixer Product Portfolio – Tata Motors
Led program strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier engagement to develop and launch a Re-PTO mixer range of 8 cum, 9 cum and 10 cum mixer. Enabled rapid product deployment, enhancing customer value and increasing market competitiveness.
- BS4 to BS6 Emissions Transition – Tata Motors
Oversaw regulatory transition programs for ILCV segment. Delivered on-time product modifications, managed engineering and manufacturing changes and ensured full homologation compliance under new emission standards.
Affiliations
- 2nd Runner-Up, AIMA Chanakya Business Simulation – Mumbai Regional (2018)
- Winner, LMA Chanakya Business Simulation – Lucknow Chapter (2016)
- Runner-Up, CII Corporate Cricket Tournament – Lucknow (2016)
Personal Details
Date of Birth: September 3, 1984
Nationality: India
Address: K1A 1601, Godrej Elements, Hinjewadi Phase 1, Pune - 411057
Timeline
Product Industrialization, (NPI)
Philips India Ltd. (HealthCare)
09.2022 - Current
Senior Manager - Fully Built Vehicles (NPI)
Tata Motors Ltd.
03.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Manager - Engineering Change Management
Tata Motors Ltd.
07.2017 - 02.2021
Manage - New Product Introduction
Tata Motors Ltd.
05.2011 - 06.2017
Deputy Manager - Corporate Technology Centre
Tube Investments of India Ltd.
07.2006 - 04.2011
MBA - Executive MBA (EPGDBM)
Symbiosis (SCCE) International
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
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