Kyle Hayes

Hi, my name is Kyle. I currently work at General Dynamics Electric Boat as a Mechanical Engineer. Some of my day-to-day tasks involve solving problems as they come up, performing engineering calculations, and writing letters to the Government.

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. 

General Electric Schenectady, NY Steam Turbine Engineer Intern Summer 2023 

• 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. 

Formula SAE Clarkson University President, Chief Engineer, and Drivetrain Lead 2021-2024 

• 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. 

Great Lakes Cheese Cuba, NY Manufacturing Engineer Intern Summer 2022 

• 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. 

RS Microwave Butler, NJ Prep Worker Summer 2019 

• 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.

Clarkson University May 2024

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Materials Engineering 

GPA: 3.766/4.00 

Achievements: Three-time presidential scholar recipient, Gene Haas manufacturing award recipient