Kyle is always the first to accept challenging projects. In fact, it's where he thrives. He has expanded the company's induction offerings, increased internal shop capacity 20%, and instituted 100% non-destructive testing on fully automated lines. Kyle developed a process improvement to include Nitrogen shielding atmospheres to eliminate abrasive blastings. He is a member of Contour’s Senior Leadership Team, which is responsible for 12 Key descriptors to guide the 5 year Strategic Plan. As a registered PE, Kyle is giving back by being a member of the Professional Engineer’s panel that writes and reviews questions for the PE exam. He is also an active member in the Metal Treating Institute and is expected to graduate from the YES program in October; and he is a contributing author to the ASM Handbook on Induction Hardening, volume 4C. Although there’s no such thing as a perfect team member, Kyle is as close as you’re going to get. He is a well-rounded engineer capable of effectively and efficiently communicating with anyone from the president of Contour and the leadership team to those on the shop floor. When a task needs to be done and done right, Kyle Hummel is who Contour relies on. His is going to be one of those names you’ll continue to hear good things about in the heat treat industry for years to come.
Nominated by: Contour Hardening Mosaic
