James Sanchez

Experience

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  Accusoft

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Product Development Intern

  • Designed custom workflow solutions for OnTask customers to improve process inefficiencies• Coordinated with employees and peer interns to develop workflows using JSON and JavaScript Code• Contributed to the creation of at least 10 workflows for paying customers of the product

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  GRiP (Generational Relief in Prosthetics)

  Sept 2018 - May 2022

  • Oversaw 10 project teams and their captains during both remote and in-person semesters, delivering projects on schedule• Planned monthly social and networking events to promote cooperation of team captains throughout the academic year • Designed three 3D printable prosthetic devices in SolidWorks, including models tailored for use with a kayak paddle and a bike handle, ensuring they effectively performed their intended functions and were successfully delivered to the recipient• Collaborated with team members to design and deliver a custom device for a recipient with an upper limb deficiency

  • GRiP Project Manager

    Feb 2021 - May 2022

  • GRiP Team Captain

    Sept 2018 - May 2022
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  Accusoft

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Software QA Intern

  • Programmed automated tests for PrizmDoc Editor software using JavaScript• Collaborated with product developers to improve test coverage for a better user experience• Established a comprehensive process for setting up new computers to develop PrizmDoc Editor Testing software

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  UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Research Assistant, Human Neuromechanics Laboratory

  • Preformed pre-experimental procedure and assisted in the collection of EMG, EEG, and motion capture data• Analyzed motion capture data to determine key gait events for comparison with concurrent EMG and EEG data

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  North Rome Lumber

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

  Special Project Manager

  • Created a catalog of 200 custom trim products using SolidWorks, increasing sales to contractors and architects• Reduced molding blade template lead time by 75% with a streamlined process using 3D modeling and CNC cutting techniques• Organized the expansion of the workshop to the second floor, including purchasing of new equipment

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  Arthrex

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

  • Authored 15 manufacturing capability studies including statistical analysis to validate new CNC Swiss machining processes• Contributed to a Kaizen event for product insourcing, engaging cross-functional teams to discuss per unit cost, risk assessment factors, cell layout design, and process flow, ensuring a smooth transition while maintaining quality standards• Maintained accurate documentation for a vital project involving the production of over 100 distinct components• Developed a comprehensive departmental overview document that outlined the team's core tasks and members' roles Show less

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  UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Directed and mentored a team of 4 students in mastering CNC machining within Fusion 360, overseeing the comprehensive learning process from CAM process design review to troubleshooting machining issues (e.g. feeds, speeds, probing and WCS)• Coordinated lab preparation, including tooling and fixturing setup, ensuring their availability for hands-on learning experiences

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  Exactech

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Intern

  • Enhanced capacity planning precision by conducting time studies on 50 SKUs and updated ERP system with true cycle times• Identified and quantified WASTE observations in the packaging workstream (e.g. excessive reaching motion and sealing defects)• Leveraged SAP BI capabilities to draw data from multiple sources to evaluate and improve product lead time estimates• Conducted analysis to pinpoint operational inefficiencies, devising and proposing innovative solutions aimed at elevating efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness (e.g. packaging operator cross-training and simplified routers to reduce lead time)• Designed and developed a capacity planning tool in Excel for resource allocation to discover future constraints, fostering collaboration among operations, continuous improvement, and planning departments in the planning process Show less

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  Medical Murray

  Apr 2024 - now

  R&D Transfer Engineer I