Rangel Melendez

Rangel Melendez is a seasoned professional in quality engineering and safety, currently serving as a Senior Quality Engineer at Terran Orbital Corporation since September 2023. Prior experience includes a significant role as Director of Quality and Safety at Jain Irrigation Inc. for 15 years, overseeing quality operations in the manufacturing of drip irrigation products. Rangel has also functioned as an OSHA-Cal/OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer at the College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center. Previous positions include Senior Quality Engineer at Sunrise Medical and Supplier Quality Engineer at The Vendo Company, along with other quality-focused roles at General Cable, Reliant Building Products, and Ace Clearwater Enterprises. Rangel holds an MBA from California State University, Fresno, a BS in Engineering Technology from California State University, Long Beach, and an AAS in Non-Destructive Testing from Southeast Community College, complemented by foundational education in Ship Building Technology.