Kyle Hayes

General Dynamics Electric Boat New London, CT Engineer I August 2024-Present

Collaborate with construction team and vendors to resolve manufacturing and design nonconformances related to valve designs.
Perform detailed engineering calculations to validate design decisions and ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.
Lead cross-functional investigations into design issues, identifying root causes and developing corrective actions.
Coordinate and communicate design changes across multiple departments, ensuring accuracy in updated valve design drawings.
Write high-level technical evaluations that clearly outline engineering problems and guide resolution strategies.

Led design decisions for steam turbines, addressing global energy challenges and optimizing performance.
Performed flow network analysis with Excel-based iterative models to validate and refine turbine network designs.
Collaborated on developing and implementing load cell fixturing for new bearing technology.
Utilized Siemens NX and Ansys to design an oil supply system, enhancing turbine component performance.
Improved fatigue cycle estimation for steam turbines under critical operational conditions.

Led a 20+ member team in designing, building, and competing in a global collegiate engineering competition.
Managed full project lifecycle, including timelines, budgets, risk mitigation, and team communication.
Scaled the team from 5 to 20+ members and restructured underdeveloped sub-teams to improve performance.
Designed drivetrain systems using simulation tools and strain gauge data to validate decisions and optimize performance.
Integrated hexagonal carbon fiber axles and electronic shifting to enhance performance and reduce weight.

Supported the transition of production to a new manufacturing facility by coordinating logistics and documentation
Interpreted technical drawings to organize equipment data for SAP system integration.
Prepared equipment, technical documentation, and spare parts inventories to ensure an efficient relocation process.
Conducted root cause analyses on system failures to improve processes and increase reliability.
Planned and coordinated major maintenance projects to minimize downtime.

Assisted in the production of microwave filters for aircraft communications through hands-on assembly prep.
Cleaned and prepared units for testing, painting, and shipment.
Gathered materials and managed inventory to ensure efficient unit assembly.
Organized company files and records to improve accessibility.