Kate Velarde

Kate Velarde is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in quality engineering across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Quality Engineer at Cirtec Medical, Kate has previously held multiple quality engineering roles at Mott Corporation, including positions focused on clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Additional experience includes a senior quality engineering position at Flex, along with roles as a Quality Compliance Specialist and Quality Supervisor. Early in the career at MedPlast Inc. and Savage Arms Inc., Kate contributed as a Quality Engineer and an Industrial Engineer/Continuous Improvement Specialist, demonstrating a strong foundation in quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies.