Kaitlin Kharat
About Kaitlin Kharat
Kaitlin Kharat is a Senior Quality Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in quality management systems, process improvements, and risk management.
Company
Kaitlin Kharat currently works at Sandia National Laboratories as a Senior Quality Engineer and Senior Quality Systems Professional. She has been with the organization in various capacities since 2016, contributing significantly to their quality management systems.
Title
Kaitlin Kharat holds the title of Senior Quality Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. Her role encompasses the implementation and management of quality management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and DOE O 414.1D standards.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlin Kharat earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations from The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management between 2015 and 2017. She also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies (2012-2015) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Latin American Studies and Economics (2007-2010), both from The University of New Mexico.
Background
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Kaitlin Kharat worked at The University of New Mexico. She served as a Graduate Assistant in Sociology (2012-2016) and Coordinator of Academic Programs in Sociology (2010-2012). Her diverse roles have equipped her with a broad skill set in quality engineering and academic coordination.
Achievements
Kaitlin Kharat specializes in process improvement, risk management, and internal audits. She is proficient in agile methodologies, lean six sigma, and utilizes tools like Rally for project management. Her duties include ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, focusing on continual improvement and corrective actions.