This document contains a summary of Nishant Kumar's professional experience and qualifications. It summarizes his experience leading the design of electric vehicle chassis at Matter Motor Works and Hero Moto Corp, where he helped launch several new electric motorcycle and scooter models. It also lists his education credentials, including a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and a one-year executive program from IIM Calcutta.

1. NISHANT KUMAR
Scaling new heights of success and leaving marks of excellence targeting opportunities in New
Product Development (Automotive) with an organization of high repute
+91 9871225303
mecnishant@gmail.com
Ahmedabad, India
Profile Summary
 PMP Trained / PRINCE 2 Practitioner and Foundation Certified professional
(Certificate due to renewal) offering nearly 14 years of rich and extensive experience
in managing end-to-end Automotive Product Design & Development
 Drove rigorous efforts and excellently worked towards Launching Emerging
Mobility Solutions:
a) Electric Vehicle with Matter EV AERA (Motorcycle Platform), VIDA EV
Scooter, Ola S1 / Ola S1 Pro Models
b) IC Engine XOOM Platform, Destini Platform, Maestro Edge Platform, Pleasure
Platform
 Highly skilled in ideating New Platform Ideas and facilitating delivery of new
products, with responsibility of business enquiries, Knowledge Transfer, steady state
delivery, continual improvement, and new growth opportunities
 Expertise entails in assuring all newly developed products deliver the maximum
quality & reliability, which is attained by establishing effective quality control
inspections, tests & corrective procedures
 Rich knowledge in:
o End-to-end project lifecycle (JIRA) / PLM
o Initial Project Concept, Concept Design, DFX, Product Validation
o Scooter / Motorcycle Chassis Part Design & Development
 Key Strategist who evolved short-term & mid-term strategies based on key market
drivers for constant delivery of innovative product designs & development and
sustainable product pipeline having Business and Customer connect
Certifications and Appreciations
 Launches of Matter AERA, XOOM, VIDA & OLA Electric
(Ola Electric 2W is Market Leader)
 “PMP” training program from Simplilearn in 2021
 QFD Green Belt Certified from Quality Function Deployment Institute in 2020
 Certified for successfully completion of CBS Drum-Drum Project
 “PRINCE 2 Practitioner” & “PRINCE 2 Foundation” in 2016
 Level 3-Coach in Teardown for 2 wheeler mobility
 Level 2-Practitioner in Design of Manufacturing
Work Experience
Core Competencies
Education
 One Year Executive Program in Business
Management (Batch – 24) from IIM Calcutta in 2021
 B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) from National
Institute of Technology Durgapur, India in 2009
with 8.28 CGPA
Personal Details
 Date of Birth: 25th June 1986
 Languages Known: English & Hindi
 Address: G-304, Orchard Godrej Garden City,
Ahmedabad - 382470
 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishant-
kumar-17698922/
From April’23 – Till Now Two Wheeler Motorcycle Electric Vehicle Chassis Design Team Lead
Division: 2W Electric Mobility
Current Organization: Matter Motor Works
Models: Matter EV AERA Motorcycle
 Designing input to conclude release incorporating the functional tuning of Suspension, Brake and Wheel System for the Electric Mobility Vehicle
(Motorcycle AERA Platform)
 Administering resource management for Multiple Platform of Matter Motorcycle Vehicle
 Proficient in managing end-to-end product design & development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, prototyping, testing,
failure mode design analysis, potential field quality & field failure improvement, vendor management and quality management
 Supervising quality, cost and delivery monitoring, execution at different phases of the project; managed product development schedule in line with
overall vehicle development schedule
 Estimating and securing product development budget; coordinating and planned cross-functional review meetings
 Functioning towards:
o Design concepts for meeting features based on Initial Product structure considering changes related to Chassis System (Structural Part &
Wheel. Brake, Suspension)
o Approved concepts for bringing this in Mass Production along with Plant team based on the defined Project Gates and Milestones
o Delivering presentation of component Maturity table for a Project on weekly basis to Department heads for Chassis
o DFA, DFS and DFMEA consideration for the Design Release for Proto Stage of Vehicle Built
DOE Tools
Risk Management
CATIA
Sprint Planning & Backlog
VA / VE
Agile Methodology
Innovation
Project Management
8D Approach of Problem Solving
Product Part Modelling & Assembly
Conceptual & Detailed Designing
QFD Tools
Team Management

2. From Oct’21 – March’23 Two Wheeler Electric Vehicle / IC Engine Scooter Chassis CoC Lead
Division: 2W Electric Mobility
Organization: Hero Moto Corp Limited
Models: XOOM 110cc, VIDA V1 Pro, VIDA V1 Plus, Pleasure, Maestro Edge, Destini
 Creating functional requirement from Initial Product Concept (IPC); transforming the functional requirement into product structure
 Executing complete project life cycle from stage of requirement gathering till final execution
 Working in close coordination with external and internal stakeholders till the completion of projects
 Functioning towards:
o Design concepts for meeting features based on Initial Product structure considering changes related to Chassis System (Structural Parts, Brake
System, Suspension System and Wheel System)
o Approved concepts for bringing this in Mass Production along with Plant team based on the defined Project Gates and Milestones
o Delivering presentation of component Maturity table for a Project on weekly basis to Department heads
o DFA, DFS and DFMEA consideration for the Design Release for Digital Mockup, Mule and Proto Stage of Vehicle Built
 Designing input to conclude release incorporating the functional tuning of Brake, Suspension and Wheel System as well as Validation Plan preparation
for the Internal Combustion Engine & Electric Mobility Vehicle (Scooter)
 Administering resource management for the EV Project and mapping the skill sets with the Project requirement
 Managing Scope/ Time/ Cost/ Quality/ Project Risk & Stakeholder Management with skillsets of Initiating, Planning, Executing, controlling & Closing;
Implementing Value Analysis and Value Engineering initiatives to achieve standardization and reduce costs
 Impressive success in innovating new designs for EV product, based upon market / potential customer feedback
 Proficient in managing end-to-end product design & development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, prototyping, testing,
failure mode design analysis, potential field quality & field failure improvement, vendor management and quality management
From Dec’20 – Oct’21 Two Wheeler Electric Vehicle Mechanical Design Team Lead
Division: 2W Electric Mobility
Organization: Ola Electric Mobility
Models: Ola S1, Ola S1 Pro
 Functioning towards:
o Design concepts for meeting features based on Initial Product structure considering changes related to Chassis & Bodyworks
o Approved concepts for bringing this in Mass Production along with Plant team based on the defined Project Gates and Milestones
o Delivering presentation of component Maturity table for a Project on weekly basis to Department heads for Chassis & Bodyworks
o DFA, DFS and DFMEA consideration for the Design Release for Proto Stage of Vehicle Built
 Designing input to conclude release incorporating the functional tuning of Suspension, Brake and Wheel System for the Electric Mobility Vehicle
(Scooter)
 Administering resource management for the Ola S1 Pro and Ola S1 Project
 Impressive success in innovating new designs for Ola S1 Pro and Ola S1 product, based upon market / potential customer feedback
 Proficient in managing end-to-end product design & development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, prototyping, testing,
Feb’13-Oct ’18 Hero Moto Corp Ltd., Jaipur Project CoC Lead
Division: 2W Domain
Growth Path:
Feb’13-Dec’15 Design Engineer Two Wheeler
Jan’16-Jul’18 CBS Motorcycle Project Lead
Projects:
 Hf Deluxe 100cc (CBS / BS6) - Completed
 Splendor Plus 100cc (CBS / BS6) – Completed
 Glamour 125cc (CBS / BS6) – Completed
 Super Splendor (CBS / BS6) – Completed
Role as Regulation CBS Motorcycle Project Lead:
 Administered R-Flow to D-Flow approval from Senior Management in compliance with Government Regulation for Drum-Drum & Disc Drum
Mechanical CBS Concept
 Presenting and delivering project Scope for Disc-Drum and Drum-Drum Combine Brake System with Mechanical Links and adhered to government
regulation timeline for Project Schedule
 Prepared documents such as Micro Schedule of the Changed Component, Test and Validation Matrix, CFT Design / Testing / Development working
Members list, Potential Risk and Countermeasure Plan, Problem Tracking Sheet Closure for the Projects
 Administering and directing deviation in project in terms of CTQ parameters to be presented to Senior CFT for the approval (once every fortnight)
Projects:
 CBS Regulation Models
o Hf Deluxe 100cc / Splendor Plus 100cc / Splendor I-Smart 110cc / Passion Pro 110cc
o Glamour 125cc / Super Splendor 125cc
Role as Design Engineer:
 Structural Parts Design for New Platform Motorcycle and shared to the FEA Team for soft simulation
 Designed for Assembly, Design for Serviceability, Identification Failure Modes and Design of Manufacturing as well as testing and validation
identification for Proto / Tooled up sample
Highlights:
 Successfully Certified with the Certificate of Achievement for delivering outstanding performance and the exceptional work 2018-2019
Previous Experience
Oct’09-Feb’13 BEML Ltd., Bengaluru Design Engineer