Manuel Kimmerle
About Manuel Kimmerle
Manuel Kimmerle is an experienced development engineer specializing in overall vehicle concepts for electric vehicles at Daimler AG since 2018. He has held various engineering roles within the company since 2013 and holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Hochschule Esslingen.
Work at Daimler
Manuel Kimmerle has been employed at Daimler AG since 2013. He currently holds the position of Entwicklungsingenieur Gesamtfahrzeugkonzept Elektrofahrzeuge, a role he has occupied since 2018. In this capacity, he focuses on the overall vehicle concept for electric vehicles. Prior to this, he worked as Entwicklungsingenieur Gesamtfahrzeug-Konzept S-Klasse from 2015 to 2018, where he contributed to the development of the S-Class model. His earlier role at Daimler included working on Gesamtfahrzeugkonstruktion C-Klasse from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Manuel Kimmerle earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Hochschule Esslingen - University of Applied Sciences, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at Daimler AG. His expertise encompasses vehicle design and development, particularly in the context of electric vehicles and luxury car models.
Previous Experience at Mercedes-Benz
Before his tenure at Daimler AG, Manuel Kimmerle worked at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. as a Studio Engineering Exterieur. This role lasted for six months, from 2009 to 2010, and took place in Carlsbad, California. His experience in this position contributed to his understanding of exterior vehicle design, which is integral to his subsequent roles in vehicle development.
Career Timeline
Manuel Kimmerle's career at Daimler AG began in 2013, with a progression through various engineering roles. He spent one year in Gesamtfahrzeugkonstruktion C-Klasse, followed by three years as Entwicklungsingenieur Gesamtfahrzeug-Konzept S-Klasse. Since 2018, he has focused on electric vehicle concepts. His earlier experience at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America further complements his career in automotive engineering.