Kait Howard
About Kait Howard
Kait Howard is a Project Engineer at Berry Global, Inc., where she oversees product launches and assists in designing quality checks. She has a background in biomedical engineering, having earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Wichita State University and the University of Kansas, respectively.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Kait Howard has been employed at Berry Global, Inc. as a Project Engineer since 2020. In this role, she oversees the launch of new products from the product development phase to volume production. Additionally, she assists with the design of quality checks throughout the manufacturing process. Kait collaborates with production teams to test and implement improvement measures in manufacturing processes, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of operations at Berry Global.
Education and Expertise
Kait Howard holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from The University of Kansas, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in BioMedical Engineering from Wichita State University, studying from 2012 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, particularly in the biomedical field.
Background in Academia
Kait Howard has a significant academic background, having worked at the University of Kansas - School of Engineering in various roles. From 2017 to 2019, she served as a Course Instructor and as a Graduate Research Assistant for two years. Additionally, she was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for four months in 2017. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Wichita State University from 2014 to 2015.
Professional Experience
Kait Howard's professional experience spans several years in engineering and academia. At Berry Global, Inc., she has focused on product launches and manufacturing process improvements. Her previous roles at the University of Kansas and Wichita State University involved research and teaching, which have contributed to her engineering expertise. This combination of academic and industry experience enhances her capabilities as a Project Engineer.