Tony Kayhart
About Tony Kayhart
Tony Kayhart is a Program Manager and Senior System Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and project management, including roles at the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center and Desktop Metal. He currently works at 6K, where he has successfully managed significant projects and improved operational processes.
Work at 6K
Tony Kayhart has been employed at 6K as a Program Manager and Senior System Engineer since 2022. In this role, he has managed significant projects, including the Additive UniMelt first build contract, which is valued at over $5 million. He initiated the program process at 6K, which improved visibility and enhanced inter-team communication and collaboration. Additionally, he oversaw the transition of design and system knowledge to a Contract Manufacturer, facilitating the first four successful system builds and significantly reducing Factory Acceptance Testing time from over six months to less than one month.
Previous Experience at US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center
Tony Kayhart worked at the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center as a Mechanical Engineer from 2012 to 2018. During his six years in this position, he focused on closing documentation gaps by developing Design Guidelines, the Engineering Change Order (ECO) Process, and User Requirement Specifications (URS). He also conducted Process Hazard Analysis, which resulted in significant safety improvements. Prior to this role, he served as a Mechanical Engineer Intern at the same center from 2007 to 2012.
Experience at Desktop Metal
From 2019 to 2022, Tony Kayhart held the position of Lead R&D Engineer, Composites at Desktop Metal. In this role, he contributed to the development of advanced composite materials and processes. His expertise in research and development during this period helped advance the company's initiatives in additive manufacturing.
Educational Background
Tony Kayhart earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where he studied from 2006 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his career in engineering and program management.
Experience at Make Composites, Inc.
Tony Kayhart worked at Make Composites, Inc. in various roles. He served as a Lead Process Engineer for four months in 2019 and as a Process Development Engineer for three months in 2018. His work involved developing processes for composite materials, contributing to the company's capabilities in manufacturing and engineering.