Kristal Joly is an experienced Process Development Engineer at Mars since April 2018, responsible for executing process development activities and ensuring product designs align with brand quality assurance standards. Previously held roles include Continuous Improvement Engineer and Process Technician at Mars, where accountability encompassed operational excellence, coaching, and process optimization. Prior to Mars, Kristal worked as a Product Engineer and Product Engineering Trainee at Saint-Gobain Abrasives, focusing on market analysis and new product launches. Kristal began the career as an Industrial Engineering intern at Schaeffler, identifying improvement opportunities in production processes. Educational credentials include a Master of Engineering Management from Northwestern University and a degree in Industrial Engineering from UFSCar, complemented by a Quality Management Technician qualification from Technical School Limeira - UNICAMP.