Erik Steenbakker

Chief Engineer - ECATA 2024

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

15 year experience in design, integration and testing of aeronautical high performance machinery. What I care about is envisionning, building and supporting amazing products with the best teams. Successful in managing people, I am recognized for being strongly project focused and efficient in global thinking. I need to be passionate and proud about the products I contribute to deliver to or support on the market.

Experience

  • Safran (16 yrs 3 mos)
    • Chief Engineer military jet & turboprop engines
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Deputy Chief Engineer - Regional & Business aircraft engines
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Deputy chief engineer and integration manager of a new R&T platform. Manager for the Safran roadmap on business and regional aviation engines.

    • Integration Manager Business jets - Chief engineer team
      Mar 2021 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Integration manager : lead for customer interface for the development of a new engine. Multiple technical focus, whole engine design, testing and certification. DGAC (French administration for civil aviation) funding project set up and management.

  • R&D and support Engineer Intern at Rolls-Royce
    Sep 2008 - Aug 2009 · 1 yr

  • MRO Technician Intern at the hydraulic and pneumatic workshop at Royal Air Maroc
    Jul 2007 - Aug 2007 · 2 mos