M. Shawn Heiner
Sr. Project Engineer | Project Manager | Program Manager | Aerospace | Space & Defense | Flight Control Systems | Missile Systems | Development | Production Line | Certification | Proposals | Cross-Functional Leadership
- Role
- Sr Project Engineer at Leanwerks
- Location
- Ogden, UT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About M. Shawn Heiner
I’m a seasoned aerospace engineering leader with over two decades of experience driving complex, high-stakes programs from concept through full-rate production—delivering innovative, flight-critical systems for both commercial and military platforms.At Moog Inc, I led cross-functional teams in transitioning advanced missile flight control systems from development and qualification into high-volume, 100% quality-compliant production. I’ve engineered precision assembly lines, integrated advanced inspection technologies, and validated production processes to meet rigorous aerospace and defense standards without compromising on schedule or cost.Previously at Parker Hannifin, I wore many hats—verification & validation lead, program/project engineer, international program manager, and Boeing-embedded liaison. My work has spanned flagship programs such as the Gulfstream PFCAS, Embraer Legacy 450/500, Airbus A350XWB, Boeing 747-8, and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. I’ve directed Integrated Product Teams, led FAA and customer audits, managed multi-million-dollar contracts (including a strategic joint venture in China), and navigated complex regulatory landscapes including ITAR/EAR compliance.Whether overseeing multidisciplinary automation projects at Setpoint LLC or leading high-performance teams in aerospace manufacturing, I bring:• Technical mastery of primary flight control systems and electrohydraulic actuation technologies.• Strategic program leadership with a proven record of delivering on-time, on-budget, and beyond expectations.• Cross-cultural and cross-functional collaboration to align stakeholders from engineering to executive leadership.I thrive where precision engineering meets mission-critical execution, translating complex technical challenges into solutions that perform flawlessly in the air and on the production floor.
Experience
Sr Project Engineer
Feb 2026 — Present · Ogden, UT, US
Education
Utah State University
Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Utah State University
MBA, Business Adminstration
2001 — 2003
Weber State University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Weber State University
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
1991 — 1997
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