Elliot Franz

Elliot Franz

senior quality & design consultant

Elliot Franz is grateful to have worked in the medical device industry for over 10 years.  He has degrees in Biomedical Engineering (BS, Bucknell University) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS, Temple University).  He is an ‘engineer’s engineer,’ a lifelong learner, and an experimentalist.  He began his career in product design and development and has held other positions including quality engineering, operations, and senior management.  

Elliot has primarily helped startup to midsize companies who design and manufacture Class I and II medical devices for the US, Canadian, and European markets.  He provides services in any combination of the following four domains:  Strategy and Leadership, Design, Quality/Regulatory, and Production/Operations. 

Elliot’s deep knowledge of quality management and regulations coupled with his design and operations experience put him in an excellent position to help his clients produce safe and effective medical devices.  He is a skilled communicator who can bridge the gap between engineering, business, and quality/regulatory.  He is comfortable with any scope, whether narrow or broad, and always strives to deliver quality work.

Elliot lives near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his family.  He enjoys many outdoor activities, especially hiking with his family and dog, mountain biking, skiing, and gardening.

For more information, please see his LinkedIn profile.