Bio

Cindy Hoover was named Vice President for Defense and Space Engineering, Research & Technology and Core Engineering in October, 2021. In this role, she creates the strategy and capabilities to deliver technical innovation to support the global business and to grow and diversify the company through new growth initiatives. Additionally, Cindy is responsible for providing engineering services to Spirit's defense and space programs. Cindy joined Spirit in 2007 and held Director Roles in Lean Operations, Fuselage Engineering and the 767 Tanker Program. In 2012, Cindy was promoted to Vice President and ran the 737 MAX Program, where she oversaw the development, execution and integration of the product into existing operations and delivery to the customer. Cindy also held positions as Vice President for the 777X Program, Boeing Sustaining Twin Aisle Programs, Operations Engineering and Business Jet & Strategic Growth Programs. Cindy began her professional career more than 31 years ago at Koch Industries, where she gained experience in engineering and project management, before moving to LSI Corporation. During her ten years at LSI, Cindy held leadership positions with increasing levels of responsibility in Program Management, Six Sigma, and Operations prior to her role as Site Leader of the Wichita Facility. A graduate of Wichita State University, Cindy received her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. While working at LSI, Cindy received her MBA from Friends University. Cindy has been a member and leader of the Society of Women Engineers for more than 34 years, where she has held multiple leadership roles including President and Treasurer of the Society. An active member of the Wichita community, Cindy has previously served on the boards for WSU Tech, United Way of the Plains, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Wichita Area Outlook Team, Wichita Chamber of Commerce and Wichita State’s College of Engineering. Currently, Cindy is serving as Chair of Wichita State University’s Alumni Association and is a member of the University’s National Advisory Council. Specialties: Executive Leader, Program & Project Management, Research & Development, Six Sigma, Lean, Quality Improvements, Customer Relations, Operations Management, Logistics, Demand Planning, New Product Introduction, Product Management, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Employee Development, Training, Site Management, Facilities Management, Organization Development, Contract Negotiations, ERP Implementation, Engineering Change Management, Mentoring, Engineering Management