Daniel Kirk Email & Phone Number

I am a results-driven leader with a strong track record of accomplishments in vehicle and propulsion engineering. My expertise includes product development and project management, implementation, reporting, design/release, and production execution. I have experience in vehicle and powertrain integration and development, fleet management, prototype, and pre-series builds, quality control, and testing to bring a vehicle to production launch. Additionally, I possess excellent leadership skills and the ability to drive teams to achieve the goals and objectives in vehicle programs, propulsion systems, and product developments. Adept at using analytical and development tools, program management, and cross-functional teams to deliver world-class products and the highest customer satisfaction.Highlights/Experiences;• Customer Focus: Vehicle Integration Responsible for the voice of the customer for the Chrysler 300/Dodge Charger. New systems and features (rear park assist, lane depart warning, ADAS, rotary shift system, LED fog lamps, heated/cooled cupholders, selectable steering assist, etc.)• Program Management: Project plan, approval, and integration of the all-new Hurricane I6 SO/HO engine program into the Grand Wagoneer / Wagoneer.• Budget Management: Delivered a comprehensive bottoms-up propulsion system annual budget (>$500M.) Reconciled to achieve savings (>$50M) in planned expenditures. • Fleet Management: Managed vehicle aero, mass, rolling resistance, and powertrains to meet CAFE requirements. • Prototype Builds: Responsible for the design and requirements of hundreds of vehicle builds for vehicle engineering system development.• Professional interface to the public: Presented the Chrysler 300 to 250+ members of the press in Seoul, South Korea.• International Experience: Developed the global Alfa Romeo Giulia/Stelvio (Italian Product Team) and export market Chrysler 300 (Mercedes Benz Team).• Design and Release: ESC Functional Specialist, Brake System Release Engineer responsible for the Large car and Midsize SUV Brake and ESC system specifications, requirements, prototypes, and production launch. • Vehicle Systems: Integration Responsible for the Waymo Pacifica PHEV autonomous vehicle.• Voice of the customer: Led customer clinics in vehicle egress/ingress, door opening, warning chimes, and visibility. Face-to-face customer clinics in CA, AZ, TX, and MI.• Drive for results: Winner of the JD Power Appeal Award for Large Car vehicles.• Technology: Led virtual engineering CAE program team to eliminate A sample development.

Listed skills include Vehicles, Product Development, Brake, Automotive Engineering, and 11 others.