A Legacy of Innovation and Adaptability: Bill Hart's Hutchinson Journey

When Bill Hart first walked through the doors of what was then Barry Controls in 1995, he couldn’t have predicted that nearly three decades later, he’d still be here—leading, innovating and mentoring at what is now Hutchinson.

A Massachusetts native with a background in structural engineering, Bill joined the company after several years working on submarine components for a major defense contractor. Attracted by an ad in the Boston Globe, he found a new home at Barry Controls, drawn to its mission and inspired by its people.

Starting as a project engineer, Bill’s early work focused on solving complex vibration and noise challenges for military and aerospace customers. Over time, he expanded into other markets, steadily moving up through engineering management roles. His resume includes leadership in both engineering and quality, experience with continuous improvement projects, and responsibility for legacy product lines as well as applications engineering.

But what stands out most to Bill are the milestones that connect Hutchinson’s products to real-world impact.

“One of the programs I’m most proud of involved isolators for smart weapons,” he says. “These systems need to be incredibly precise to protect both service members and civilians. Our isolators ensure those systems remain accurate—even under extreme conditions.”

That theme—ensuring critical systems survive and perform in harsh environments—runs throughout Bill’s work. Whether it’s military ground vehicles, construction equipment or agricultural machinery, he’s helped design and deliver products that protect vital components, reduce wear and tear, and improve operator comfort.

“You may not see our products,” Bill says, “but you see what they protect—cameras in space, guidance systems, engines, electronics. Our work helps people do their jobs better, safer and more efficiently.”

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