Overview
Eric Hein brings more than 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, leading engineering, research and development, and defense program execution efforts. At NIAR, he is responsible for connecting advanced technologies to end users and clients, fostering strategic partnerships, and advancing innovative products.
Prior to joining NIAR, Hein served as vice president of defense programs at Spirit AeroSystems, where he led the execution of key defense contracts and guided the company’s expansion into new defense markets. He began his career at Spirit in 2010, managing propulsion product engineering teams for Boeing programs, including the KC-46A tanker and the 737 MAX. He went on to lead the 737 MAX Propulsion Integrated Product Team and later served as senior director of research and technology, overseeing Spirit’s R&D portfolio, materials and processes group, structures engineering team, and test labs.