# Jeet Mehta > Product, Engineering & Operations Leader | Robotics, EVs, Consumer HW & Ag-Tech | Development from 0-to-1 | Commercialization & Scale-Up | Program Management & Execution Location: Santa Cruz, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jeetmehta PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Product Development and Operations Executive with 12+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams from concept through commercial scale. Proven ability to develop complex electro-mechanical hardware products from 0-to-1, while building and scaling engineering, program management, and supply chain organizations to deliver them in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments. SELECTED LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS · Currently scaling commercialization infrastructure for the AMIGA autonomous robotics platform, including product development, manufacturing, and global supply chain, to support 500 units annually and $20M+ revenue. · Led product roadmap and program execution for Monarch’s autonomous tractor, supporting a $133M Series C funding round. · Delivered a $10M B2B micromobility program (8,000 e-bikes) from concept to production in under 12 months. CORE COMPETENCIES Product Leadership & Business Impact • Product Vision & Roadmaps • Strategic Planning • Cross-Functional Leadership • Go-to-Market Strategy • Product Commercialization • Pricing & Margin Optimization • Revenue Growth • Organizational Scaling • Budget & Resource Planning • Risk Management Hardware Development, Operations & Program Execution • Electro-Mechanical Systems • New Product Introduction (NPI) • Phase-Gate & Agile Development • HW/FW/SW Integration • Prototyping & Validation • DFM/DFA • Engineering BOM Management • Global Supplier Strategy • ERP/MES Implementation • Manufacturing Scale-Up • Engineering Change Control (ECR/ECO/ECN) • VA/VE & COGS Optimization ## Work Experience ### VP of Hardware Product Development & Operations @ Bonsai Robotics Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Bonsai Robotics is an AI-first ag-tech startup developing robotic platforms for off-road operations and integrating vision-based autonomy solutions. • Lead end-to-end hardware development and product engineering execution for the AMIGA robotics platform, driving design releases, engineering BOMs, and transitions from EV/DV to PV phases for product launch readiness. • Partner with commercial leadership to define product catalog and pricing strategy, ensuring 60%+ gross margins. • Build scalable supply chain, quality, and manufacturing infrastructure to support 500 units annually and $20M+ revenue. ### Head of Product Development & Operations @ Farm-ng Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Watsonville, CA • Defined product roadmap and requirements, aligning engineering investment to commercial viability for AMIGA programs. • Led full-cycle hardware execution from system architecture through design reviews, validation builds, and supplier sourcing. • Managed development of a high-performance IP-rated robotics platform compute system integrating Nvidia Orin processors, automotive-grade cameras, and dual-antenna GPS, reducing system cost 40%+ and saving $1M annually. ### Head of Product @ Monarch Tractor Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Livermore, CA Monarch Tractor pioneered fully electric, autonomous tractors with data insights for sustainable and profitable commercial farming operations. • Owned a 3-year product roadmap for the MK-V tractor and WingspanAI platform, aligning engineering, operations, and commercial execution to achieve readiness that supported a $133M Series C raise. • Developed integrated hardware + SaaS pricing strategy, increasing gross margin 15% and unlocking $68k+ CORE subsidy. • Spearheaded dairy vertical entry through market research, end-to-end product development, and go-to-market execution, launching autonomous feed-pushing operations at the 2023 World Ag Expo and converting 50+ deposits into sales orders. • Accelerated FW/SW release cycles from 3 months to 6 weeks by implementing RICE-based backlog prioritization and a structured cross-functional development process. • Architected on-site deployment and customer onboarding framework, aligning cross-departmental delivery teams to scale capacity from 1 to 5 units/day within 2 months. ### Head of Product & Program Management @ Monarch Tractor Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Livermore, CA • Led market research to define product strategy and go-to-market roadmap, prioritizing customer segments, regions, and farm operations to drive commercial adoption. • Established and scaled a 10+ member product and program management organization, aligning product, engineering, and operations to accelerate end-to-end product delivery and enable commercial readiness. • Drove strategic supplier sourcing and development, ensuring on-time Pilot Series tractor deployments for early customers. • Championed GTM initiatives that generated 250+ pre-launch orders through product demos, ROI validation, and field trials. ### Engineering Product Manager @ Monarch Tractor Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area • Led 30+ farmer and industry expert interviews to translate in-field use cases into validated operational requirements for a 40HP autonomous tractor platform. • Authored PRDs and competitive analyses to guide development of customer-centric autonomous features and solutions. ### Program Manager & Lead Engineer - eBikes @ GenZe by Mahindra Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Detroit Metropolitan Area Mahindra GenZe developed connected e-bike and scooter platforms for urban micromobility, serving consumers and shared fleet markets. • Architected configurable e-bike platforms using COTS components and custom frames; released validated designs and engineering BOMs to CMs enabling 500 units/month production and $2M quarterly revenue. • Translated requirements into technical specifications, driving cross-functional execution to production in under 12 months. • Managed global suppliers across the US, South Korea, China, Europe, and India, achieving 10% COGS reduction through DFM/DFA optimizations and commercial negotiations. • Developed IoT-enabled locking system and implemented anti-theft features reducing in-field thefts by 90%. ### Lead Design Engineer @ GenZe by Mahindra Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Detroit Metropolitan Area • Instituted structured engineering change management and design review processes, improving production readiness and accelerating product releases. • Reduced landed parts costs by up to 80% through design optimizations, global sourcing, and strategic partnerships. • Spearheaded engineering design integration of telematics-controlled locking systems for center stand and cargo box systems. ### Design Engineer II @ Erik Buell Racing LLC Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Greater Milwaukee Erik Buell Racing designed and manufactured high-performance motorcycles while providing engineering design consultancy services. • Led design standardization and review processes optimizing prototype builds and team efficiency. • Partnered with India-based suppliers and production teams to support development, conduct quality checks, and resolve fitment issues during validation builds. • Engineering design, prototyping, sourcing development, optimization, and production validation of the motorcycle parts for Hero MotoCorp. ### SolidWorks Designer @ Design & Technical Services, VOLT Workforce Solutions Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Greater Milwaukee On-Site at Erik Buell Racing • Released weldments, castings, and injection molded parts, and led design reviews to validate system-level CAD integration. • Conducted design reviews with the team to validate system-level integrations of components and sub-assemblies into the master assembly. ### Graduate Research Assistant @ Rochester Institute of Technology Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 | Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area Thermal Analysis and Microfluidics Laboratory (TAµFL) TAµFL lab performs advanced experimental research to explore heat transfer enhancement in microfluidic applications. Worked under the guidance of Prof. Satish G. Kandlikar to design, fabricate, and test novel experimental setups and study heat transfer performance enhancements • Designed and manufactured a pool boiling experimental setup to characterize the microchannel surfaces on cylindrical tubes. • Achieved an increase in heat transfer rate by a factor of 3; Published the findings in global journals and presented at conferences. • Visualized vapor bubble dynamics using high-speed cameras, and studied their effects on the heat transfer performance. • Characterized and analyzed the effects of different microchannel configurations on the heat transfer performance. • Used CNC machining and confocal laser scanning microscopy for microchannel fabrication and inspection. • Used COMSOL Multiphysics to computationally analyze the experimental results and evaluate heat losses. • Designed CAD models and drafted technical drawings using GD&T for parts and assemblies of an automotive PEM fuel cell to be experimentally tested for a Department of Energy project. • Numerically analyzed pressure drop and heat transfer for fluid flow in microchannels using ANSYS Fluent. ### Team Captain @ Orion Racing India Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | Mumbai Area, India A student team that designs and builds a formula race car to compete with global teams at an International Design Competition. • Led a team of 50 students to engineer and fabricate a race car and participated at the Formula Student Germany in 2009 • Directed the technical teams and led CAD integration; Managed administrative responsibilities and reported financial budgeting ----- Junior Team Manager (2007-08): • Assisted the 2008 Team Manager with team coordination and project management • Co-ordinated the logistics and documentation of the racecar for the competition to Germany and back ### Technical Design Director @ Orion Racing India Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | Mumbai Area, India • Components/systems design planning and review • Parts integration across various systems • Continuous design process improvement • CAD data management • Vehicle systems integration and CAD assembly ----- CAD Team Head (2007-08) and Member (2006-07): • Designed components, generated assemblies, and created manufacturing drawings for various mechanical systems using SolidWorks (2007-08) and CATIA (2006-07) ## Education ### Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology ### Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering University of Mumbai ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mehtajeet --- Source: https://flows.cv/jeetmehta JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jeetmehta/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05