Download Print Chrysler Group LLC Announces Changes to Engineering Organization June 18, 2009 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today announced the following appointments within its Engineering organization, led by Scott G. Kunselman, Senior Vice President - Engineering. Daniel C. Knott has been appointed Head of Vehicle Engineering. In this position, Mr. Knott will be responsible for all vehicle-line platform programs, along with vehicle development analysis and validation. Andreas Schell was appointed Head of Innovation and Pre-Program Concepts. In this position, Mr. Schell will be responsible for advance vehicle development, innovation, ENVI, Global Electric Motors and Peapod programs. Mauro Pierallini was named Head of Systems and Component Engineering. In this position, Mr. Pierallini will be responsible for body, interior, chassis, electrical / electronics and engine systems engineering, as well as international engineering responsibility for Asia, Central Eastern Europe and Mexico. Stephen J. Bartoli was appointed Head of Engineering Planning. In this position, Mr. Bartoli will continue to be responsible for regulatory affairs and product technical planning. Byron A. Kearney has been appointed Head of Scientific Labs, Vehicle Testing and Proving Grounds. In this position, Mr. Kearney will be responsible for proving grounds, engineering services, materials, virtual analysis and vehicle testing, power train testing and analysis and business planning and operations. Robert E. Lee is appointed Head of Powertrain Engineering. In this position, Mr. Lee will continue to be responsible for powertrain engine systems, gasoline engine engineering, diesel engineering, Pentastar engine program, powertrain electrical / electronic and controls engineering, transmission and driveline engineering, hybrid powertrain programs, powertrain program management, and powertrain integration. Today's announcements are immediately effective. Further organizational alignments will be announced at a later time.