Ganesh Ghadge

About Ganesh Ghadge

Performance-driven Powertrain Development & Calibration Leader with 13+ years of experience in gasoline engine systems across complete development cycles - from concept and base calibration on test bed, to vehicle-level calibration, OBD/IUPR/RDE compliance, and production readiness.Currently leading calibration for 1.2L NGNA, 1.2L NGTC, 1.2L TGDi engine programs at Tata Motors, including performance and emission development (boost control, torque shaping, transient response) and homologation cycles for WLTP. Experienced in coordinating EMS supplier strategy development, cross-functional engineering teams, and certification agencies (ARAI).🤝Strong track record in:• Gasoline turbocharged engine calibration for performance, NVH and emissions• OBD & IUPRM strategy validation for regulatory compliance• Platform lifecycle deployment & alternate source component qualification• Calibration team leadership, planning and project execution governancePassionate about improving real-world drive feel, transient acceleration, customer perceived performance and data-driven calibration optimization via AVL PUMA / INCA / MATLAB / Python workflows.

Experience

1. Senior Manager- Gasoline Engine Development & Calibration

   Tata Motors

   Apr 2018 — Present · Pune, IN

   1.2L TGDi Gasoline Engine – TATA CURVV (Current Platform Leadership)• Leading end-to-end calibration strategy to achieve targeted driveability, performance and fuel efficiency outcomes.• Directed EMS strategy development and software signoff in collaboration with EMS supplier technical teams.• Delivered full vehicle integration on chassis dynamometer and road, aligning calibration with NVH and drivability expectations.• Ensured RDE, OBD and IUPR validation readiness for BS6 Phase II regulatory compliance.• Coordinating multi-agency homologation including power, emissions and OBD certification.• Managing daily calibration planning, team task allocation, validation reviews and risk escalation governance.1.2L NGNA Gasoline Engine – TIAGO / TIGOR / ALTROZ (BS6 Phase I & II)• Led full calibration rollout from test bed base maps to production release across multiple vehicle platforms.• Resolved drivability gaps across load and temperature conditions, improving customer-perceived smoothness.• Executed regulatory compliance testing and achieved emission and OBD certification milestones.Alternate Source Component Qualification – Business Continuity Program• Led alternate supplier validation for critical engine components (VVT actuator, ignition coil, fuel pump).• Structured and executed DVP and durability validation to ensure sustained platform production and cost optimization.• Managed cross-functional alignment between sourcing, quality, validation, design, EMS and plant

Education

• ARAI-Vel Tech Technical University

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.) , I.C. Engines

  2011 — 2013

• Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College of Engineering and Polytechnic

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2006 — 2010

• Yashavantrao Chavan Institute of Science,Satara

  HSC Higher Secondary Certificate, Science

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Automotive
• Engineering
• Steady State Calibration
• Engine Calibration
• Combustion Analysis
• Product Development
• Engine Development