Huy Tran

About Huy Tran

I am a dedicated medical device professional with two decades of experience in bringing groundbreaking healthcare innovations to life. My passion lies in guiding bold ideas from nascent concepts to successful global commercialization, specializing in the intricate process of bridging innovation with execution across the full product lifecycle.My expertise extends to technology transfer and cultivating strategic partnerships, ensuring that cutting-edge research efficiently translates into real-world medical applications. I am adept at navigating the complexities of the industry, from patent submission and production scaling to mastering regulatory landscapes, all with the ultimate goal of making life-changing innovations accessible to patients.Highlights of Impact:• Inventor on multiple issued patents with strong R&D capabilities.• Successfully commercialized products across a variety of medical specialties.• Drove $80K/month in cost savings through strategic process enhancements.• Successfully built and led global, cross-functional teams.• Pioneered the Clinical Learning and Immersion Program (CLIP) at the University of Utah, a key initiative for accelerating medical device innovation through direct clinical engagement.I am energized by fast-paced, collaborative environments where creativity fuels execution. I\'m eager to engage in opportunities that allow me to:• Empower emerging innovators through mentorship.• Forge and expand strategic collaborations.• Accelerate the development and adoption of transformative medical technologies.If you\'re developing a breakthrough medical device or looking to optimize your market strategy, I\'d welcome the chance to connect.

Experience

1. Sr Mechanical Engineer

   Espiritu Studio

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Bringing bold, innovative ideas to life, building solutions that create lasting impact. Combining creativity, technical expertise, and leadership to deliver products in diverse industries, including medical devices, consumer goods, and aerospace. Developing proof of concept for new technologies, building and testing prototypes, performing engineering analyses for functional and manufacturing requirements, and creating technical specications. Collaborate with industrial designers, quality engineers, suppliers, and clients to craft solutions that are as thoughtful as they are transformative, with people at the center and the future always in focus.

Education

• University of Utah

  BS, Chemical Engineering

  1996 — 2003

• University of Utah

  MS, Science & Technology

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Minitab
• Validation
• Product R&D
• R&D
• Iso
• Fda
• Engineering
• Fmea
• Continuous Improvement
• Medical Devices
• Capa
• Iso 13485
• Design Control
• Cgmp
• Problem Solving
• Spc
• Quality Control
• Process Capability
• Gmp
• Quality Engineering
• Design for Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Quality
• Cost Reduction
• Product Development
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)
• Solidworks
• Project Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Development
• Six Sigma
• 5s
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Doe
• Quality System
• Quality Systems
• V&V