David Telford

David Telford is an experienced engineering professional with a career spanning several decades in the oil and gas industry. Currently serving as Engineering Manager at Valve Components Limited since March 2020, Telford has held various roles, including Sales Engineer at IODS Oil Tool and Manufacturing & Operations Director at Howco Group. Previous positions at Baker Oil Tools involved responsibilities as Technical Engineer, Outsourcing Manager, and Manufacturing Engineer, focusing on process improvement, quality assurance, and project management. Telford's expertise includes specialized manufacturing consultancy, project management, and production optimization, supported by a strong educational background in mechanical engineering from the University of the West of Scotland and Motherwell Technical College.