David Taylor

3801 Yellowstone Street

Irving, Texas 75062
469-826-7954
dtb95822@westpost.net
PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER
Mechanical and electromechanical product design and development engineer with a
proven track record of advancement in bearings, machine tools, automation and ge
neral design.
Results Oriented Developed numerous product concepts by persevering
through various design iterations until the best solution was achieved
Innovative Experienced at finding original concepts to produce a su
perior product using the latest technology and manufacturing methods
Technically Proficient Adept at using 3D modeling CAD programs, including Solid
works and Inventor, to create complex products and tooling for a wide variety of
product applications and manufacturing processes
Diversified Have experience developing a broad range of mechanical p
roducts and electromechanical machinery
Team Player Productive member of multi-talented, multi-departmental
teams, and with individuals within the department, for projects ranging from new
product development to QS9000 qualification
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Increased new business by $3M a" Initiated computer generated product design usi
ng Autocad, Inventor and Solidworks software. Led expansion into more complex b
earings and application services,
including development of injection molded plastic bearings.
Preserved $10M in annual automotive business a" Implemented the entire QS9000 Ad
vanced Quality Planning procedure from initial marketing information to full pro
duction within six months,
including specifications, software systems and procedures.
Designed breakthrough bearing technology a" An air bearing design, driven by ext
ernal air jets, had never run faster than 20,000 RPM. Designed an air plenum to
optimize air delivery. Reached a speed
exceeding 150,000 RPM, allowing use in the textile industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Product Design Engineer, Aerotek CE, Richardson, Texas 2007-2009
Agency contracts with General Dynamics SATCOM, Avail, Osteomed, Overwatch and St
. Jude Medical
Established a variety of configurations of orthopedic foot repair plates and scr
ews to implement a new company product line and increase sales
Advanced company capabilities a" designed machinery and fixtures to facilitate m
anufacture of new single-use medical devices to internal or customer specificati
on
Created a base pedestal and included systems for supporting a large radar antenn
a, allowing production and installation of the system, and additional sales of t
his unit
Modeled feed tubes and reflectors for small satellite antenna systems to satisfy
customer requirements
Performed product development and Solidworks customization activities
Product Design Engineer, Hartford Technologies, Rocky Hill, CT
1993-2006
Manufacturer of commercial grade ball and roller bearings
Increased sales volume a" designed special machined and stamped steel ball beari
ngs and injection molded plastic ball and roller bearings to customer requiremen
ts
Completed QS9000 APQP certification a" formulated company-wide procedures and do
cumentation to meet automotive industry requirements
Faster and more accurate bearing production a" developed automated assembly, ins
pection and test machinery
Advanced design capabilities a" implemented use of Autocad, Inventor and Solidwo
rks CAD systems

Product Engineering positions for other machine tool and bearing companies

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND SERVICE

BSME, Kettering University
Proficient in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft A
ccess, Microsoft Project, Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Inventor, Dassault Solidwor
ks
Volunteer, Parkland Hospital Emergency Room, Dallas, Texas