Steve Martin

VP - Head of Plant Engineering Wings : Broughton / A400M Wing Bristol / Bremen - Moveables

United Kingdom

About

I am extremely self motivated, dynamic, agile and a tenacious Manager / Leader with 40 years experience and a very high level knowledge of the Aerospace industry. Leads by example with a high level of integrity, professionalism, openness and can be relied upon to deliver, working in a collaborative, dynamic and team environment. Worked as Leader / Manager of various teams within Production, Programmes / Projects, Engineering, Quality and Legal functions crossing all boundaries, both cultural and transnational within a large European organisation although in a global context. Very broad experience in high profile roles, working very well under pressure whilst maintaining focus, creativity and ensuring well being for the teams to work, develop and grow. Skilled in leading teams and communicating with personnel at all levels of an organisation both in written and oral format.

Experience

  • Airbus Aircraft (41 yrs 11 mos)
    • VP - Head of Plant Engineering Wing
      Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Responsible for the Design Engineering related activities in 3 Wing Manufacturing Plants in Chester, Bristol, Bremen Germany

    • VP - Head of Export Control Programme Office / Head of BREXIT Project
      Oct 2020 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Development of Export Control compliance programmes, trainings, directives and methods group wide, major IT solution development in order to ensure business success by operating in a compliant manner and satisfying the Consent Agreement remediations. Preparation and mitigation of the BREXIT related company impacts to ensure business continuity covering functions for example Operations, People, Procurement, Legal, Financing etc etc.

    • VP - Head of Global Quality - Airbus
      Sep 2017 - Oct 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Working at cross divisional level with the Divisional Heads of Quality to develop the strategy, synergies and continuous improvement projects transversally . Deployment of key quality methodology(s) like APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and others within the business.