Steve Howat

Steve Howat is a Senior Expert in Manufacturing Engineering at Lilium, specializing in the Design for Manufacture of intricate machined parts, assembly processes, electronics assemblies, and battery cell manufacturing since September 2020. Prior roles include Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager for the Lilium jet development and Manufacturing Engineering Manager for propulsion systems. Before joining Lilium, Steve Howat worked at GE Aviation from April 2007 to August 2020 as a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager, focusing on NPI execution and technical support for engine hardware suppliers and overseeing manufacturing process improvements. Additional experience includes leading positions at Goodrich Engine Control Systems, Raymarine, and Racal Antennas Ltd. Steve Howat holds a degree from the University of Southampton, completed from 1990 to 1994.