Jimmy Sanchez
About Jimmy Sanchez
Jimmy Sanchez is an Engineering Operations / Project Lead at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing roles at GE Aviation. He holds a Master's in Business Administration and a BS in Engineering Technology, and has participated in numerous Lean Six Sigma events.
Title
Jimmy Sanchez is currently the Engineering Operations / Project Lead at Sandia National Laboratories. He has held this position since 2015. In this role, Jimmy is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and leading various projects within the organization.
Professional Background
Jimmy Sanchez has extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing, having held various roles at both Sandia National Laboratories and GE Aviation. At Sandia National Laboratories, he served as a Quality Engineer from 2011 to 2015 before advancing to his current role. His tenure at GE Aviation spanned several positions, including Composites Manufacturing Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, Fan Stator Assembly Engineer, Metals Manufacturing Engineer, HPT Shroud Manufacturing Engineer, NC Programmer / Lead NC Programmer, and Composites Technician, showcasing a broad range of expertise in different engineering domains.
Education and Expertise
Jimmy Sanchez earned his Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from New Mexico State University, obtained from 1983 to 1987. Additionally, Jimmy is certified as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the New Mexico State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. His expertise includes Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and he is proficient in programming 2, 3, 4, and 5 axis machines.
Lean Six Sigma Experience
Jimmy Sanchez has actively participated in seven Lean Six Sigma Action Workout events, demonstrating his commitment to process improvement and operational efficiency. He has served as Team Leader in five of these events, indicating his leadership capabilities in continuous improvement initiatives.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jimmy Sanchez has received multiple accolades for his contributions to engineering and manufacturing. He was awarded the GE Aviation Illumination Award in 2008 and was nominated for the GE Aviation Engineering Recognition in 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010. These recognitions underscore his significant impact and excellence within the engineering field.