International T&E hires car engineering guru
MELROSE PARK, Ill. — One of North America’s largest truckmakers has hired former Volkswagen chief engineer to be vice-president of engineering of its own engine group.
International Truck and Engine announced the appointment appointment of of Dr. Helmut Endres, an acknowledged expert in automotive engine development and strategy.
Dr. Endres joins International from Volkswagen AG in Germany, where he was most recently executive director of powertrain development for the Volkswagen brand. Dr. Endres replaces Mark Stasell, who returns to International’s Truck Group in business development.
Dr. Endres will be responsible for engine engineering and product development for International’s line of MaxxForce diesel engines.
“Helmut is one of the world’s leading authorities on diesel engines and has a disciplined approach to design, validation, cost controls and product quality,” said Jack Allen, president of International’s engine group.
In his 25-year career, Dr. Endres has acquired vast technical expertise in both diesel and gasoline engines. He has been with VW in Germany for the past decade, where he most recently led a global team of 2,000 engineers.
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