
K G Madhavan
@kgmadhavan
I lead gasoline calibration and BS6.2 homologation for high-performance vehicles.
What I'm looking for
I lead gasoline vehicle calibration at Mahindra & Mahindra, delivering BS6.2-compliant calibration for Thar and Thar Roxx programs. My work improves performance, emissions compliance, and homologation timelines across engine dyno, on-road, and high-altitude validation.
Previously at Garrett Motion, I led VNT and wastegate turbocharger product development, qualification, testing, FMEA, and failure investigations for Mahindra gasoline and CNG applications. I also developed diesel injectors and fuel injection pumps for BS6 programs at Delphi-TVS.
I've built MATLAB/Simulink tools, resolved technical bottlenecks, and aligned cross-functional teams around engineering precision, performance, and compliance. I bring more than 10 years of automotive R&D experience spanning calibration, powertrain integration, fuel systems, and product development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Engineer - PTD
Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
* Led Calibration activities for multiple Mahindra Thar models, including BS6.1, BS6.2 Ph 1, BS6.2 Ph 2, and BS6.2 Ph 3.
* Oversaw calibration for an upcoming Mahindra Thar project, resulting in significant timeline reductions for homologation.
* Successfully conducted 6+ quality gateways throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
* Implemented lead calibratio
Assistant Manager Product Development
Garrett - Advancing Motion
Feb 2022 - Dec 2022 (10 months)
o New Product Development for VNT Turbocharger & Waste Gate Turbocharger for Mahindra Application 1.2L Gasoline, 2.0L Gasoline & 1.5L CNG.
o Ensuring designs and systems meet the quality, cost and budget specifications.
o Checking suitability of the systems, mechanisms and functionality of the Turbocharger to suit future BS standards
o Generating ideas in areas of designing components and systems
New Product Research & Development Senior Engineer
Delphi-TVS
Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)
o New Product Development of diesel injector for Hyundai Motor Corporation, Tata Motors Limited, JCB, Simpson & Co. , Escorts Limited & Sonalika Tractors for BS6 Standards.
o Ensuring designs and systems meet the quality, cost and budget specifications.
o Checking suitability of the systems, mechanisms and functionality of the injector to suit future BS standards
o Generating ideas in areas of des
New Product Research & Development Deputy Senior Engineer
Delphi-TVS
Jun 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years)
o New Product Development of diesel injector for Volvo Eicher, Force Motors Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor Corporation, JCB , Tata Motors & Ashok Leyland for BS6 Standards.
o New Product Development of a new design pump with Engineering & Design department for Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd., Volvo Eicher, Force Motors Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra, Wuxi Wolffu, Yuchai & YTO & Ashok
New Product Development Engineer
Delphi-TVS
Oct 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 8 months)
o New Product Development of a Fuel Injection Pump for Ashok Leyland, Mahindra & Mahindra, Force Motors Limited & Volvo Eicher for BS6 Standards.
o Preparation of PPAP Certification dossier
o Supporting of installation and commissioning of new plant and machinery, component machining trials and establishing regular production. Have established special purpose machines such as Electro Deburring Mac
Graduate Engineering Trainee
Delphi-TVS
Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year)
o Preparation of APQP timing Plan (Macro & Micro) and engaging in APQP activities for new projects.
o Preparation of manufacturing documents like Operations layout, Tooling layout, Product Control plan, PFMEA and Process Control plan for the product/manufacturing cell assigned and organize for new tools and gauges required.
o BOM creation & SAP system handling for new products.
o Trouble shooting
Service Engineer - Intern
KMG Motors
Jun 2012 - Aug 2016 (4 years 2 months)
o Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
o Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
o Motor Mechanic for 2 Wheelers
o Specialized in Engine troubleshooting & Assembly, Carburetor tuning
Project Intern - Engine Assembly Team
L&T Shipbuilding Limited
Feb 2016 - May 2016 (3 months)
o Reduced Shaft deflection in AHT by using Vulcanized rubber seals increasing Shaft life by 10%.
o Improved overall efficiency by 4% by introduction of Hybrid motor coupled with Engine propulsion system.
o Improved overall efficiency by 7% by introduction of water treatment system in the cooling system.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
United Latino Students Association
Power BI Workshop
Issued Jul 2025
1% Club
Personal Finance Mastery, Personal Finance
ISBM University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management
2019 - 2021
NPTEL
Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy
Issued Nov 2021
Anna University Chennai
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
2012 - 2016
o First Class in B.E. Mechanical Engineering
o Collection of clothes and utensils for old age homes
o Blood donation at the Lions Club donor bank
o Afforestation drive at Vel Tech Campus and Avadi in 2012.
o Eye testing for the underprivileged in Kanniamman nagar, Avadi in 2013
o Event Manager and Assistant Web Designer at National Level Conference INOMAS’13 at Vel Tech, Avadi
o Blood Pressure
SBOA School and Junior College
High School, Mathematics and Computer Science
2000 - 2012
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