Ken Taylor

Ken Taylor has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Ken started their career as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, where they completed an internationally renowned apprenticeship program and gained skills in mechanical engineering and toolmaking.

Following their apprenticeship, Taylor worked as a Mechanical Design and Project Engineer at Envirosound Ltd, specializing in developing noise control systems for the automotive industry. Ken was involved in various aspects of the design, planning, and project management of engine test cell equipment installations.

Taylor then joined Dzus Fastener as a Mechanical Design Engineer, focusing on the design and manufacture of quick-release fastener systems for automotive customers such as BMW, Audi, Porsche, MAN, and General Motors. Ken successfully developed products for BMW, including fastening engine compartment panels and attaching the rear spoiler of the Porsche 911 Turbo.

After gaining experience in the automotive industry, Taylor moved on to ITT Cannon, where they held the role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. In this position, they designed and developed connector products for the wireless and telecommunications markets, working with customers such as Motorola, Alcatel, and Siemens. Taylor gained extensive knowledge in high-volume connector and switch product development and production processes.

In 2004, Taylor relocated to China with ITT Cannon to set up a new product development team in Shenzhen. As the Engineering Manager, they played a key role in the company's transition of manufacturing lines and facilities from Europe and the USA to China.

In 2006, Taylor joined ResMed as a Mechanical Section Leader in Sustaining Engineering. Ken later took on the role of Mechanical Section Leader in Ventilation Product Development, leading a team responsible for designing the ResMed Astral 100 and 150 life support ventilator systems. Taylor continued to progress within ResMed, taking on roles such as Project Manager in Ventilation Product Development and New Product Transition Project Manager for the Astral Ventilator platform. Ken eventually became the Director of Product Development for Sleep Devices, leading a multidisciplinary team of over 100 engineers in developing the AirSense 11 CPAP and BiLevel platform.

In 2017, Taylor became the Principal Mechanical Architect/Manager at ResMed, where they led the lead and principal mechanical engineering cohort and contributed to strategic planning and research for the company's future device and mask platforms.

Taylor's most recent work experience includes being the Mechanical and Reliability Engineering Manager at Baraja, where they led the mechanical and reliability engineering function before the organization underwent a significant restructuring.

Currently, Taylor holds the position of Head of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Liquid Instruments, contributing their expertise in mechanical and manufacturing engineering to the company. Ken is also the Founder and Principal Consultant and Engineer at Enduring Advantage Consulting, providing consulting services in various engineering disciplines.

Overall, Ken Taylor has a rich and diverse background in mechanical engineering, product development, project management, and leadership roles across various industries.

Ken Taylor completed their MBA in Business & Social Science from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management from 2012 to 2015. In 2011, they also attended the NSW Enterprise Workshop, however, no degree name or field of study information is provided for this particular program.