David Burton

David Burton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in product development and team leadership. Currently, as Senior Manager II Mobile Solutions OE product development at Donaldson Company, Inc., David leads teams focused on creating private label air cleaners for heavy trucks and off-road equipment original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Previous roles at Donaldson include Product Development Team Lead and Principal Engineer, where David was integral in designing engine intake systems and air cleaners for Tier 1 OEMs, such as Caterpillar and John Deere. Prior to Donaldson, David worked at SICO America as Operations Coordinator, emphasizing design engineering and operations improvements, and at Lemna Technologies as a Mechanical Design Engineer, specializing in mobile equipment and wastewater treatment facility projects. David's career began with the US Army Corps of Engineers, focused on flood control equipment and specifications. David holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a BA in Physics from Augsburg University.