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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, IA
12-2024

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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