Cecilia Wanhainen
About Cecilia Wanhainen
Cecilia Wanhainen is a Program Manager at Saab, where she has worked in various roles since 2001, including Compliance Verification Engineer and Systems Engineer. She has expertise in system safety and compliance verification engineering, particularly related to the Gripen aircraft.
Work at Saab
Cecilia Wanhainen has had a long tenure at Saab, beginning her career in 2001 as a Systems Engineer, where she worked until 2008. She then transitioned to the role of Technical Manager from 2005 to 2008. Following this, she served as an Operational Analyst - Principal Engineer and Competitive Intelligence Analyst from 2010 to 2015. In 2008, she took on the position of Project Manager, which she held until 2010. Since 2008, she has been working as a Compliance Verification Engineer. In 2018, she became a Program Manager, a role she continues to fulfill. Throughout her career at Saab, she has focused on tactical systems, particularly related to the Gripen aircraft.
Education and Expertise
Cecilia Wanhainen studied at the University of Linköping, where she earned a Master's degree in Applied Science and Electrical Engineering from 1996 to 2001. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles. She possesses expertise in system safety and compliance verification engineering, particularly in the context of tactical systems. Her professional experience includes managing certification, requirement management, and airworthiness for the Gripen aircraft, showcasing her technical proficiency and understanding of complex systems.
Background
Cecilia Wanhainen has built a career focused on the aerospace and defense sector, specifically at Saab in Linköping, Sweden. Her roles have encompassed a variety of responsibilities, including competitor and operational analysis within the tactical and support systems of the Gripen aircraft. She has held managerial positions that required balancing the interests of various stakeholders, including the company, customers, and authorities. This experience has allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry's dynamics.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Saab, Cecilia Wanhainen has contributed significantly to various projects and initiatives. Her roles have involved extensive work in compliance verification and system safety, particularly for the Gripen aircraft. She has demonstrated a commitment to achieving satisfaction among stakeholders while managing complex engineering challenges. Her focus on creating networks and leveraging Sweden's expertise has further enhanced her effectiveness in her current role as Program Manager.