Dean Duran
About Dean Duran
Dean Duran is the Engineering Group Manager at Teleflex Incorporated in Morrisville, North Carolina, with extensive experience in medical device development and engineering management.
Title
Dean Duran is currently serving as the Engineering Group Manager at Teleflex Incorporated in Morrisville, North Carolina, United States.
Company
Dean Duran currently works at Teleflex Incorporated, a global provider of medical technologies. He has been with the company in various roles, steadily advancing from Engineering Specialist to his current position as Engineering Group Manager.
Education and Expertise
Dean studied at ITT Technical Institute-Portland, where he achieved an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Earlier, he attended Oregon State University for two years, focusing on Baccalaureate Core Classes. His education provided a solid foundation for his subsequent career in engineering and medical device development.
Work Experience
Dean has extensive work experience spanning over two decades. He began his career at SunTech Medical as a Production Technician before advancing to Production Area Lead Technician and later to Engineering Technician and Associate Product Engineer. In 2017, Dean joined Teleflex Incorporated as an Engineering Specialist, eventually becoming the Engineering Lead in 2019 and currently serving as the Engineering Group Manager.
Skills and Expertise
Dean Duran brings a wealth of technical and managerial skills to his role. He has hands-on experience in developing medical devices, particularly in central venous catheterization procedures and blood pressure technology. He is proficient in hardware and software troubleshooting, validation, calibration practices, and regulatory testing. Additionally, he is skilled in lean manufacturing practices, MRP systems, FPY analysis, parts selection, cost reduction practices, and engineering documentation. Dean is also known for his ability in leading team projects and providing customer support.