Stuart Steadman Email & Phone Number

Swindon, United Kingdom

Dr Stuart Steadman is Senior Principal Engineer and lead for TE Connectivitys development of next generation high voltage wire and cable electrical products for Aerospace applications. Electrical wiring systems on aircraft have traditionally operated at low voltages (115V AC / 28V DC or in modern aircraft 230VAC, 270VDC). New emission targets require the commercial aerospace industry to develop hybrid and all electrical aircraft. This will see the voltage level of the on-board electrical system climb to 0.75-3KV, the lower voltages being used for eVTOL air taxis and the higher voltages being used in regional jet applications. TE Connectivity is engaged in a number of high voltage cable and connector opportunities with major Aerospace companies and academia. With a passion for clean energy and experience in a number of industrial sectors such as Areospace, Automotive, Rail and Marine, Dr Steadman is the project lead for wire and cable design, materials and process knowhow to develop the next generation high voltage cables. His responsibilities include working with Academic partners, Aircraft and Engine manufacturers and external funding organisations to support the clean flight initiative. In this role he leads a team of cross functional experts including Electrical experts, Modelling experts and Operational Engineers.

Swindon

A highly experienced Technical Manager with a hands on approach to delivering new products to market. Over 20 years experience in the Polymer Industry developing compounds and products for a variety of technologies including thermoplastics, elastomers and composites. Experience developing products for a broad range of markets including Automotive, Commercial, Aerospace, Defence and Marine. Currently employed by TE Connectivity as the Wire and Cable Sustaining Manager heading a team of 10 Engineers. Compound and processing expertise of products based on polymers such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyurethanes and fluorinated polymers such as PVdF and ETFE. Six sigma (green belt) trained

Materials Sustaining Manager, Wire and Cable, Aerospace, Defence and Marine.; Primary role is the Engineering Control Authority for the Wire and Cable business, covering Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Automotive compounds and products. The role includes the personal development of the sustaining engineers and also involves leading cross-functional global teams. Key deliverables are cost reduction, obsolescence, derivative projects and providing support to sales, internal and external customers. The responsibility also includes providing full IMDS / Reach / ROHS compliance declarations. As part of the engineering management team the role also requires a strategic input for both the development and sustaining functions.

Departmental manager of technical and quality groups with 25 technologists, technicians and quality engineers. As well as leading the technical and quality functions, this role required a strong commercial and manufacturing focus.

Materials / composites consultant

Technical sales & project management of Link, SMART, DTI and EC funded composite materials programs.

Development of new formulations for small - medium electronics programs

Manufacturing support in tyre and hose divisions (some full time, some block release during college / university breaks).

Phd, Materials Science

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Materials Science and Technology (Upper Second Class 2:1) PhD Polymer blends / composites

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Maths, Physics, English Language, English Literature, Art Other information

Plastics & Rubber Technology