Graham Taylor
Los Angeles, CA *****
323-***-**** ***-**@**********.***
SKILL SUMMARY
Key strengths: engineering research, new product development, marketing, multiple projects/programs management, technical training, complex problem solutions
UVC lighting, Aerospace, high pressure hydraulic/pneumatic products and systems
Product, equipment & system design and improvement utilizing 3D modeling, CNC programming, continuous manufacturing process improvement Aerospace/industrial/government/military standards compliance, quality, team/organization development, UL Compliance.
Expertise in multi-million dollar technology applications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Steril-Aire, Burbank, CA. 2013 to Present
A global market leader in specialty lighting equipment, high-output ultraviolet (UVC) germicidal solutions for improved indoor air quality and energy efficiency.
Engineering Director
Oversaw the design and qualification of various electronic components, Power Supplies for Ultraviolet light C-band (UVC) for use in HVAC equipment to meet UL-1995, UL-507, UL-935 and UL-1598 Specifications
Wrote Qualification test procedures for various electronic components
Using 3D modeling software designed sheet metal and mechanical parts and assemblies to be used with various UVC systems
Wrote documents: Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), Qualification Test Procedures (QTP), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), etc. for engineered products
Designed and sized UVC systems to be used for the eradication of microbial organisms
Engineering Contractor, Project Manager 2007 to 2013
Engineering Consultation for Aircraft Maintenance Facilities, Aircraft Parts manufacturers, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems manufacturing and the Construction Industry
Following the requirements of DO-160 and various military specifications, designed electro-mechanical components, Air Craft Refrigeration Unit, Air Craft Wine Chiller, Aircraft Water Heater and Aircraft On-Demand Water Heater
Designed several PLC controlled High Pressure test systems (0-60,000 psig) using various pumps and components
Using 3D modeling software designed sheet metal and machined parts and assemblies for manufacturing
Documented customers’ information with drawing and substantiation of electrical circuit loads on aircrafts for maintenance records
Updated drawings and manuals for the manufacturing and continuous maintenance of aircraft components
Drafted plans for general construction for permit submittals and construction documentation
Wrote documents: Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), Qualification Test Procedures (QTP), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), etc. for engineered products
Haskel International, Burbank, CA. 2004 – 2007
Market leader of high pressure hydraulic and pneumatic products
Sales/Application Engineer
Preliminary designs and costing of systems to meet customer specifications
Documented customer specification for the Engineering department to design and implement systems and components
Assisted the marketing department by properly documenting the specifications of new and existing products
Products included high pressure pneumatically operated pumps, valves, fittings and systems used in the transfer and handling of high pressure gases and liquids
Member of Environmental Health and Safety team – responsibilities included maintaining safety programs in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements. Audited practices ensure it meets procedure requirements
Dynamo Aviation, Van Nuys, CA. 1997 - 2004
Manufacturer of FAA-PMA Aircraft Parts (water heaters, coffee makers, cold storage units, wire harness, water systems, etc.) FAA repair station number LZ3R676L, repair and service of various aircraft components(batteries, Welding, Sheet metal, etc.)
Engineer
Followed DO-160 to design and developed various airplane galley equipment (coffee makers, cold storage units, water systems, etc.) using skills of 3D CAD Modeling, 2D Drafting, CNC programming, etc
Designed tooling for manufacturing
Designed ground support systems (Hydraulic Mules, Oxygen, Nitrogen systems, and Jacking equipment) and components using in house and other manufacturers equipment
Wrote various documents: Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), Qualification Test Procedures (QTP), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), etc. for engineered products
EDUCATION
Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management, Malibu, California
MBA
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Engineers License (PE) Mechanical Engineering California License #35001
Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate #16706
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Scientific/Engineering software: SolidWorks 3D Modeling, Draftsight & Autodesk-AutoCAD (solid modeling, simulation and strength analysis)
CNC programming: Amada AP100, MetalSoft punch-press software, Multipunch
Miscellaneous Software: Microsoft Office Suite(Advanced)
Computer Platforms: UNIX & Windows
EPR/Database: J.D. Edwards-comprehensive enterprise resource planning software,
Maximizer - Customer Relationship Management
Knowledge of engineering drawing practices, including geometric tolerance and dimensioning practices per ASME Y14.5M (GD&T)