Scott G. Taylor
**** *. **** *. **** Jordan, Ut. 84088
Home 801-***-**** • Cell 801-***-**** • ok7320@r.postjobfree.com
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Gained advancement from entry level engineering technician to level 3 manufacturing engineer
• Analyzed destructive and non-destructive test data using Minitab
• Learned and implemented lean manufacturing ideas into production
• Oversee production lines in R and D pilot plant
• Manage process design from concept to transfer to general operation on 7 projects
• Wrote professional documents used to increase manufacturing understanding and increase production flow
• Established operating parameters and equipment location for new process designs
• Troubleshot and optimized insert mold machines
• Managed tools, part libraries and equipment operations inventories
EMPLOYMENT:
Merit Medical Systems Inc. Jan 2003 to current
R & D Manufacturing and Process Engineer, Salt Lake City, Utah
o Design and refine production process within an R and D pilot plant to include cost reduction and productivity improvements.
o Design equipment specifications and order equipment for process design within R and D.
o A member of cross functional design teams during product designs and production.
o Designed, documented and facilitated construction of fixtures and tools to for the manufacturing of medical devise.
o Building and Validating Prototypes using SLA, and bench top CNC milling
o Design and optimize product flow, by equipment and operator placement for manufacturing within a pilot production department.
o Created manufacturing documentation and procedures used in pilot builds and for product work orders using MSWord and Excel.
o Composed, executed and completed engineering test protocol for process and product qualifications.
o Used the data obtained to validate the acceptance criteria and write the final reports.
o Troubleshoot problems with production problems, documented the problems and implemented corrective actions solutions through corrective action dispositions.
o Transfer completed process and product manufacturing from R and D pilot production department to operations production department.
o Report to management project updates and production updates at intervals of 1 every 5 weeks
R & D Engineering Technician/Manufacturing Engineering Technician
o Created lab test procedures used for testing of new and improved product designs.
o Composed, executed and completed engineering test protocol.
o Used the data obtained to validate the acceptance criteria and wrote the final reports.
o Troubleshot insert molding press problems, documented problems and implemented solutions as corrective actions.
o Created manufacturing documentation and procedures used in molding work orders.
Edwards Lifesciences Inc. Sept 1998 to Nov 2002
Designer/Drafter/R&D Technician, Salt Lake City, Utah
o Designed, documented and facilitated construction of injection molds, fixtures and tools to automate the manufacturing of medical devise.
o Designed and documented new and innovative medical products.
o Used SolidWorks for verification for fit and/or interferences of assemblies on new products and tool designs.
o Tested manufactured medical products for the validation of new product designs
Advanced Precision Manufacturing Sept 1997 to Sept 1998
CNC Programmer, Salt Lake City, Utah
o Designed part layout and orientation for optimal use of material on customer designed equipment.
o Generated CNC programs used for a laser and hydraulic punching machines.
o Maintained drawing and CNC program library for manufactured parts.
Hydro Engineering Inc. Sept 1993 to Oct 1998
Designer/CAD drafter, Salt Lake City, Utah
o Drafted, using CAD software, exploded plumbing and product diagrams used for assembly and service purposes.
o Generated, using CAD software, production drawings including bending and welding diagrams to create pressure washer frames and mounting plates.
o Generated CNC programs used for an electronic plasma cutting machine.
o Generated artistic pictures and diagrams of pressure washers for sales and marketing use.
o Composed owners, service, repair, and part manuals to be shipped with equipment.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
SolidWorks, PRO-E, AutoCAD, MS Work, MS Excel, Minitab, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Oracle, Pilgrim and Adobe Acrobat
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Associates in Pre-Engineering, Mechanical Engineering – Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah
Associates in Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting – ITT Technical Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah
ACTIVITIES:
West Jordan Babe Ruth Spring 2010-Spring 2011
Vice President of PeeWee division little league baseball
Organize a draft structure for the formation of little league baseball teams.
Assemble coaching staffs for little league the kids signed up to play.
Control field activities on a rotated schedule during the baseball season.
Act as the liaison between the league, coaches and parents.
West Jordan Babe Ruth Spring 2004-Spring 2011
Head coach little league baseball
Teach the fundamentals of baseball to 7-11 year old kids.
Control field positions during games.
Motivate kids prior and during games.
State Championship Babe Ruth Summer 2008
Head coach Peewee state all-star baseball
Teach the fundamentals of baseball to 7-10 year old kids.
Control field positions during games.
Motivate kids prior and during games.