MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Steve Smith possesses extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering, currently serving as Associate Director for the Transformation Team at the Manufacturing Technology Centre since February 2016. Throughout a distinguished career, Steve has held various roles including Chief Engineer and Lead Advisor within the same transformation team. Previously, leadership positions were held at GE Power, Alstom Power, SPS Aerostructures, Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, Caparo AP Braking, and Marrill Engineering, showcasing expertise in manufacturing methods, production management, and continuous improvement. Steve's academic background includes an MBA in Business Strategy from ThePower, a Master of Science in Engineering Business Management from Coventry University, and a Bachelor of Science in Project Management from The Open University.
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MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) develops and proves innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile, low risk environment, in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions. They focus on delivering bespoke manufacturing system solutions for their customers.They operate some of the most advanced manufacturingequipment in the world, and employ a team of highly skilled engineers, many of whom are leading experts in their field. This creates a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new processes and technologies on an industrial scale.The MTC’s areas of expertise are directly relevant to both large and small companies, and are applicable across a wide range of industry sectors. The MTC’s members include global manufacturing companies from multiple sectors. Research partners include the University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, Loughborough University and TWI Ltd.The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.