Alejandro Cabrera
About Alejandro Cabrera
Alejandro Cabrera is a Build Engineer at Navistar Inc., with a diverse background in mechanical engineering and automotive technology. He has held various engineering and mechanic roles at companies such as Caterpillar Inc., John Deere, and Lockheed Martin, and has a solid educational foundation in mechanical engineering.
Work at Navistar
Alejandro Cabrera currently holds the position of Build Engineer at Navistar Inc. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to engineering projects in Elmendorf, Texas. His role involves overseeing the build processes and ensuring quality standards are met in the manufacturing of vehicles.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Cabrera gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Product Development & Validation Engineering Intern at Caterpillar Inc. in 2019 for three months. He also served as a Product Delivery Process (PDP) Manufacturing Engineering Intern at John Deere in 2018 for three months. Additionally, he was an Associate Manufacturing Engineer at Lockheed Martin from 2020 to 2022.
Military Background
Cabrera served in the Army National Guard as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic/Wrecker Operator from 2010 to 2018. This eight-year tenure provided him with hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, contributing to his technical skills in the engineering field.
Education and Expertise
Alejandro Cabrera earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. He also holds an Associate’s Degree in General Studies with Engineering Pre-requisites from Santa Fe College, completed from 2011 to 2015. His technical education includes an Automotive Technician Certificate from Universal Technical Institute and a Military Occupational Specialty in Automotive Mechanics from the U.S. Army Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic School.
Early Career in Automotive Services
Cabrera began his career in the automotive industry, working as a Service Technician at Jiffy Lube Southeast from 2005 to 2007. He then served as a Fleet Mechanic/Tow Truck Driver at AAA Auto Club South from 2008 to 2010. These roles helped him build a strong foundation in automotive repair and maintenance.