James Sanchez
About James Sanchez
James Sanchez is the Engineering Operations and Project Lead at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in various engineering roles at GE Aviation and a strong educational background in engineering and business administration.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
James Sanchez currently serves as the Engineering Operations and Project Lead at Sandia National Laboratories. He has held this position since 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and operational workflows to ensure efficiency and productivity within the laboratory. His extensive background in engineering and project management has equipped him with the skills necessary for this leadership position.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current role, James worked as a Quality Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories from 2011 to 2015. During his four-year tenure, he focused on maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. His experience in quality engineering contributed to his effective management of operations and projects in his current role.
Career at GE Aviation
James Sanchez has an extensive career at GE Aviation, spanning multiple roles from 1988 to 2010. He started as a Composites Technician (1988-1990) and then progressed through various engineering positions, including NC Programmer (1990-2001), Metals Manufacturing Engineer (2002-2003), Fan Stator Assembly Engineer (2003-2006), Lead Design Engineer (2006-2009), and Composites Manufacturing Engineer (2009-2010). His diverse experience at GE Aviation provided him with a broad skill set in manufacturing and engineering, which he brings to his current work.
Educational Background
James holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from New Mexico State University, earned from 1983 to 1987. He also pursued further education at the University of Phoenix, where he completed a Master of Business Administration between 2009 and 2011. His academic background in both engineering and business administration has enabled him to excel in technical and leadership roles throughout his career.
Certifications and Recognitions
James holds an EIT Certification from the New Mexico State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. He has been recognized multiple times for his contributions in the engineering field, including receiving the GE Aviation Illumination Award in 2008 and being nominated for the GE Aviation Engineering Recognition in 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010. Additionally, he served as a Team Leader in five Lean Six Sigma Action Workout events and was a plant subject matter expert for Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).