Malcolm Cairns
Senior Program Manager Development Engineering @Héroux-Devtek
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Program Manager Development Engineering @Héroux-Devtek
Saint Hubert, QC, CA
Lead complex aerospace programs from bid and design through testing, certification, and transition into series production Coordinate engineering, systems, and testing deliverables across major milestones (DS3/DS3.1 load sets, Start-of-Flight (SOF), MSG-3 analyses).Manage budgets, schedules, and risks across multi-year, multi-stakeholder programs, ensuring alignment with both internal teams and external OEM requirements.Act as primary customer interface with Dassault, Northrop Grumman, Safran, and Eaton, securing alignment on scope, negotiating changes, and maintaining strong partnerships.Drive production readiness by ensuring supply-chain preparedness, resolving shortages, and expediting key components to meet aggressive timelines.
EDUCATION
McGill University
Masters of Engineering, Combustion and high speed fluid dynamics
McGill University
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT MALCOLM CAIRNS
Senior Program Manager with 10+ years’ experience leading complex aerospace development programs from bid to certification and series production. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and driving major milestones including PDR, CDR, SOF, Full Qualification testing, MSG-3, etc Trusted partner to OEMs including Dassault, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman — recognized for delivering results, negotiating effectively, and leadership.
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