Steven Simmonds

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Chief Engineer - System Programmes at Drive System Design

Greater Northampton Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Steven is a Chief Engineer at Drive System Design, specializing in engineering and product development. An alumnus of The University of Sheffield and a Chartered Engineer, he has led complex projects from innovation to manufacturing at firms like Advanced Electric Machines and MAHLE Powertrain, transitioning businesses from start-up phases to Tier 1 suppliers.


Stevens experience is notably international, having successfully managed business development and project delivery with partners and clients across Europe, the US, China, Japan, India, and Iran.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Systematic

Not Easily Convinced

It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.  They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Powertrain Technology
His career at Drive System Design, AEM, and MAHLE Powertrain is focused on powertrain systems. He actively follows the latest developments in electrified and conventional drives.
Product Development
A core focus of his career is bringing products from innovation through to series manufacturing, particularly in the automotive and electric machine sectors.
Supporting Innovation
He founded his own consultancy, SIMMOVATE, with the stated aim of helping small businesses and start-ups bring their creative ideas to market.

Media Appearances

Steven has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Chief Engineer - System Programmes at Drive System Design
12-2024
Innovation Consultant at SIMMOVATE
3-2022 - 11-2024
Product Development Director at Advanced Electric Machines
3-2021 - 3-2022
Projects Director at Advanced Electric Machines
1-2016 - 3-2021
Chief Engineer, Head of Projects at MAHLE Powertrain Ltd

Education

1995 - 1999
Master of Engineering (MEng) from The University of Sheffield
Education details unavailable from Lord Williams’s School Thame

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Insights For Selling To Steven

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steven is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steven

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steven move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Steven take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Steven

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