Alejandro Zafra
North Sioux City,SD
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven mechanical engineering graduate with hands-on experience in quality control, testing, and manufacturing processes. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalan, with a strong foundation in problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership. Seeking to apply engineering expertise in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Lab Engineering Technician
Prince Manufacturing Corporation
North Sioux City, SD
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Support quality control systems by maintaining compliance with customer and company standards.
- Conduct inspections, testing, and evaluations to ensure product integrity.
- Handle quality-related customer concerns and utilize field return systems for resolution.
- Assist plant quality managers in identifying and resolving quality concerns.
- Perform internal quality audits and assist with supplier audits as needed.
- Develop and fabricate test equipment, fixtures, and tools.
- Operate CNC machines, lathes, milling machines, and grinders for prototyping.
- Conduct various tests on hydraulic components and document results.
- Maintain calibration of measurement tools and lab inventory organization.
Intern
Excel Engineering Consultants
Diagonal, IA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted emissions tests on engines to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in root cause analysis for emissions exceedances and proposed solutions.
- Analyzed emissions data using statistical software and worked with senior engineers on troubleshooting.
- Developed and implemented test plans for evaluating engine emissions.
Intern
V&V Strokers Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the design and engineering of custom motorcycle parts.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in custom motorcycles.
- Participated in the fabrication, assembly, and quality control of custom builds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12-2024
Skills
- Manufacturing process controls
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Engineering standards expert
- Geometric dimensioning
- Engineering operational functions
- Installation
- Work instructions
- Schematic interpretation
- Materials testing
- Decisive
- Operations monitoring
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List, Spring 2023 (GPA: 3.5 or higher)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Lab Engineering Technician
Prince Manufacturing Corporation
03.2024 - 01.2025
Intern
Excel Engineering Consultants
05.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
V&V Strokers Barcelona
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
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