Katherine Terrassa
About Katherine Terrassa
Katherine Terrassa is a Quality Engineer currently employed at Toray Advanced Composites, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in engineering and research, with previous roles at Toray Advanced Composites, the University of California, Irvine, and ETM Electromatic.
Current Role as Quality Engineer
Katherine Terrassa currently holds the position of Quality Engineer at Toray Advanced Composites, a role she has been in since 2023. In this capacity, she is responsible for ensuring the quality standards of composite materials. Her experience in the field of engineering, particularly in quality assurance, contributes to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality products.
Previous Experience at Toray Advanced Composites
Prior to her current role, Katherine worked at Toray Advanced Composites as a Process Engineer from 2018 to 2023. During her five years in this position, she was involved in optimizing manufacturing processes and improving product quality. Her work in Fairfield, California, helped enhance the efficiency of production operations within the company.
Academic Background in Materials Science and Engineering
Katherine Terrassa earned her Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. Her research focused on metallurgy and additive manufacturing of stainless steels, contributing to advancements in the field. She also completed her Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2003 to 2008.
Research Experience at University of California, Irvine
During her time at the University of California, Irvine, Katherine served as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she conducted research in materials science, which laid the foundation for her expertise in the field. She continues to engage in research activities as a Junior Research Specialist, where she writes and edits research manuscripts.
Early Career and Additional Studies
Before her tenure at Toray Advanced Composites, Katherine worked as a Project Coordinator at ETM Electromatic from 2012 to 2014. She also pursued additional studies in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California, Davis, from 2014 to 2015. Her educational journey began at Sierra College, where she studied for one year in 2009.