Alejandro Pierola Romero

Quality Engineering Intern @Cirkul

Tampa, FL, US

Authored 8+ Test Specifications (TSs) and Work Instructions (WIs) for incoming material and product quality control; validated methods by leading quality technician training and Gage R&R, supporting both metrology and food science labs in alignment with ISO 9001 quality management standards.• Contributed to IQs, OQs, PQs validations for 5+ automated machines, auditing against SOPs and stakeholder requirements, and conducting performance trials with SQA to ensure compliance, reliability, and successful release to production; reinforced ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 principles of process control and workplace safety.• Co-led and executed a full DMAIC project to improve throughput on an automated machine (400u/min), critical to production. Validated root causes using advanced statistical analysis, ran machine trials, performed data normalization, and built a data-driven solution matrix. Results: Identified key downtime alarms with over 99.5% statistical confidence, enabling targeted improvements to reduce losses, optimize line performance, and support ISO 14001 sustainability objectives by minimizing waste and downtime.• Spearheaded implementation and validation of a multi-phase product organization project to improve time/order efficiency at Cirkul- Conducted time studies, 5S audits, CAD layouts, and operator interviews to optimize product organization- Results: Reduced production time by 18%, reduce inventory waste by 12%, improved 5S implementation, and enabled up to $270K in annual labor cost savings. Gained experience in cross-functional collaboration, lean validation, and sustainability plans.

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Engineering - BE