1. Cody Michael Litzenberg
5408 Rockingham Lane, Lafayette, Indiana 47905 260-413-7115 CMLitzenberg@hotmail.com
Objective: To earn a design engineering position in which I can contribute to the company’s mission while broadening my skill set as an
engineer and leader.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• First Mechanical Design Engineer ever hired into the Body Department at Subaru of Indiana Automotive
• Set, maintained and achieved an on time event timing along with panel appearance and accuracy for new car model launch
• Engineer responsible for a project impacting one quarter of market reach as a co-op
• Effectively helped change company’s co-op orientation procedure and practices for increased productivity
• Harley-Davidson Yellow Belt Six Sigma Certified
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Subaru of Indiana Automotive May 2015 – Present
Design/Process Engineer for Manufacturing Engineering Lafayette, Indiana; May 2015 – Present
• Created and maintained schedule for all events relating to stamped panels for new car model launch with on time results
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure complete vehicle accuracy and appearance while controlling panel modifications
• Fulfilled responsibilities of a Senior Engineer as Model Change Leader reporting to Upper Senior Management.
• Oversaw and made decision on panel development die modification to achieve accuracy and adjust to design changes
• Using Catia, designed, created prints and fabricated dozens of designs for kaizen activities
• Used AutoGrid process to evaluate material flow in die developments
• Using CAD and CAM software to create surface and die modifications on more than 15 parts during model development
• Utilized FEA extension in SolidWorks to validate static loads and confirm safety factors for dozens of designs
• Verified robot placement using Delmia simulation software
• Responsible for fulfilling designs of the department, including but not limited to jigs, carts, and machine modifications
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining print and model accountability
• Designed cart system for a rail type CMM working closely with safety and the quality department
• Designed multiple service parts jigs both from converting production jigs and from scratch
Harley-Davidson Motor Company September 2014 – January 2015
Tactical Process Engineer Co-op Kansas City, MO; September 2014 – January 2015; 1 semester
• Owned a project designed to reduce defect counts found to be a top 3 contributor of all defects for department
o Required implementing more detailed tracking procedures, altering current material handling processes, exploring and testing
new concepts, materials, processes, and coordinating with other departments
• Obtained a Yellow Belt Six Sigma Certification for work completed on defect reduction project that reduced counts by 40%
Therma-Tru Door Company September 2009 – September 2013
Research and Development Design Engineer Co-op Edgerton, Ohio; September 2009 – December 2012; 4 semesters
• Corrected and created hundreds of design prints in Solid Edge and AutoCAD that were taken through print release procedures for engineers
• Worked with a senior engineer on a project to qualitatively determine the validity of a design feature.
o Required creating a unique test procedure to test various materials and alternative designs utilizing a design of experiments approach
• Given ownership of a cost savings project exploring alternative designs for a quarter of the company’s market reach.
o Required organizing and executing brainstorm and other engineering meetings, creating and releasing prints, utilizing design decision
matrixes and Minitab software, researching and initiating relationships with vendors, testing materials against ASME standards,
executing a prototype door plant trial run, and presenting results to upper level management
• Created and implemented a co-op reference system that shortened acclimation periods for incoming co-ops
Continuous Improvement Process Engineer Co-op Butler, Indiana; May 2013 - September 2013; 1 semester
• Partnered with an engineer in a project scoped to exponentially increase company’s overall product diversity and reach
• Owned a project designed to decrease scrap rate by increasing employee efficiency at assembling components
o Created and tested unique new process that required designing and testing of apparatus, pneumatic, control, and paint delivery systems
• Took initiative to earn unrequired qualifications, e.g. fork lift license and lock out tag out, to increase personal productivity
United States Marine Corps September 2003 – October 2008
Career Achievements Cherry Point, NC; June 2004 - October 2008
• Achieved E-5 in 4 years Meritoriously promoted twice
• Attended a Non-Commissioned Officer (E-4 and above) leadership course as an Lance Corporal (E-3)
EDUCATION
PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE B.S. in mechanical engineering;
Achieved Dean’s List Honors for one semester.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Specialized Training: Airframes, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems, Leadership,
Diversity, Marine Corps Institute, Information Awareness