Kurt Gavel
Naval Architect & Marine Engineer | Scaled $100M+ DoD Programs | Maritime Innovation | Engineering Manager | Strategy, Growth & Delivery
- Role
- Senior Naval Architect Subject Matter Expert (Sme) at Sayres Defense
- Location
- South Hamilton, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kurt Gavel
I’m a senior-level naval architect and maritime systems leader with over a decade of experience delivering complex engineering solutions to the U.S. Navy, DoD, and commercial maritime clients.My specialty is bridging deep technical knowledge with business strategy—leading cross-functional teams, scaling engineering departments, and driving $100M+ DoD program wins. I’ve worked on both the shipyard floor and the executive team, bringing products from concept through delivery.At RIBCRAFT USA, I led the successful capture and execution of over $180M in multiyear Navy contracts, expanded the team and manufacturing footprint, and brought critical processes in-house to improve quality and cost. I now serve as a Senior Naval Architect and Subject Matter Expert at Sayres Defense, supporting NAVSEA, specifically the Navy\'s Service Craft Fleet and PMS 300 out of the Boston Planning Yard.My focus going forward is on leadership roles that intersect defense innovation, program delivery, and strategic growth—where I can drive results across P&L, product, and mission.Specialties:DoD Contracting | Maritime Defense Strategy | Technical Leadership | Naval Architecture | Team Building | BD & Capture | Program Delivery | Systems Integration | P&L Responsibility
Experience
Senior Naval Architect Subject Matter Expert (Sme)
Mar 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Lead Naval Architect support for PMS 300T Service Craft Planning Yard programs.• Deliver technical solutions for ship alterations, feasibility studies, and engineering reviews.• Provide field support and SME insight during integration and shipboard installations.
Education
Webb Institute
Bachelor of Science - BS, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
2012 — 2016
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Program Management
- Yachting
- Research
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Strategic Planning
- Maintenance & Repair
- Manufacturing
- Strategy
- English
- Engineering
- Project Planning
- Naval Architecture
- Microsoft Word
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Systems Engineering
- Public Speaking
- Autocad
- Marine Engineering
- Solidworks
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
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