Josiah Taylor
About Josiah Taylor
Josiah Taylor is a Project Engineer at Ducommun Incorporated, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from LeTourneau University and has previous experience at Accenture and Southwest Research Institute.
Current Role at Ducommun Incorporated
Josiah Taylor has been employed as a Project Engineer at Ducommun Incorporated since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives within the company, which is located in Kansas. His responsibilities include overseeing project development and implementing engineering solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Before joining Ducommun Incorporated, Josiah Taylor worked as a Contractor - FAI Quality Engineer at Accenture from 2017 to 2018. This position was based in the San Antonio, Texas Area and lasted for one year. His role involved ensuring quality assurance processes were adhered to within engineering projects.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Josiah Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from LeTourneau University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His education provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Engineering Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Josiah Taylor has implemented several engineering initiatives. He created a unified shelf numbering system and accurate maps for a 150,000 sq. ft. aerospace manufacturing facility. Additionally, he led the development of a tool accountability system, which included setting up asset tracking software for approximately 5,000 dies and tools. His work in continuous improvement involved mapping inefficient processes and assisting Quality Assurance with new system implementations.
Early Career and Mentorship Roles
Josiah Taylor's early career included a position at Southwest Research Institute as an Engineering Mentor in 2013 for two months in the San Antonio, Texas Area. He also worked as a Grader for Dynamics at LeTourneau University in 2014 for 11 months and served as a Student Instructional Leader at San Antonio College in 2015 for two months. These roles contributed to his development as an engineer and educator.