Ludger Willenbrink
About Ludger Willenbrink
Ludger Willenbrink is an experienced automotive engineer currently working at Daimler AG in the R&D department for the construction of the SL and SLC models. He has held various positions at Daimler AG and Daimler Chrysler, accumulating over 20 years of experience in vehicle development.
Current Role at Daimler
Ludger Willenbrink currently holds the position of R and D Bereich Konstruktion Gesamtfahrzeug for the SL and SLC models at Daimler AG. He has been in this role since 2014, contributing to the design and development of these specific vehicle lines for a duration of 10 years. His responsibilities include overseeing the construction aspects of the overall vehicle design, ensuring that engineering standards and specifications are met.
Previous Experience at Daimler AG
Before his current position, Willenbrink worked in various roles at Daimler AG. From 1987 to 1998, he served as R and D Bereich Konstruktion Pkw Vorderachse und Lenkung, focusing on the front axle and steering systems for passenger vehicles. He then transitioned to R and D Bereich Konstruktion Gesamtfahrzeug SL and SLK from 1998 to 2002, where he was involved in the overall vehicle construction for these models. Additionally, he worked in R and D Bereich Vorentwicklung Gesamtfahrzeug from 2010 to 2012, engaging in early development phases for new vehicle projects.
Experience at Daimler Chrysler
Ludger Willenbrink was part of Daimler Chrysler from 2001 to 2005, where he worked on the Projektteam Chrysler Crossfire. This role took place in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, and involved collaboration on the development of the Chrysler Crossfire, a sports car that was a product of the partnership between Daimler and Chrysler.
Career Timeline
Willenbrink's career at Daimler spans several decades, beginning in 1987. His timeline includes 11 years in R and D Bereich Konstruktion Pkw Vorderachse und Lenkung, followed by 4 years in R and D Bereich Konstruktion Gesamtfahrzeug SL and SLK. After a period away from direct vehicle construction, he returned to Daimler AG in 2010 for a two-year role in R and D Bereich Vorentwicklung Gesamtfahrzeug, before assuming his current position in 2014.