Cody Culbertson Email & Phone Number

Managing Cruise's Prototype group, providing end-to-end solutions from design optimization to product manufacturing.

San Francisco Bay Area

Managing Cruise's Prototype Lab operations and Engineering Test & Technician team (Hardware). Hired over 25 team members and managed an org of up to 35 people, covering a diverse set of responsibilities and support areas. Delivered a $7.5M lab expansion project at our SF Hardware HQ, providing significant additional design, development, and test space for our teams.

Oakland, Ca

Managed the build out and continuous improvement of Fathom's subtractive manufacturing program. * Worked with Project Managers, Customer Service, and Sales/Finance teams in order to integrate new production workflows, templates, and pricing structures into existing platforms* Oversaw daily operations, production workflow to improve effectiveness, personnel, and consult on client driven projects.* Collaborated with local and overseas teams (China) in order to improve production efficiency, quality, and service offerings* Assisted with mechanical design, production, and assembly of advanced products and prototypes.* Partnered with Security/IT in order to meet top Sil Valley pre-release product site requirements* Oversaw the buildout and delivery of 20,000 sq/ft additional rapid production and assembly space

Fremont

Fabrication and Production Lead in the component test lab, building test fixtures for R&D engineers in articulated deconstructive testing.• Oversaw daily operations, shop upkeep and improvement, personnel, and workflow to sustain an effective and efficient work environment.• Coordinated work orders and parts requests in a high paced environment to meet team deadlines.• Managed the build and delivery of complex test fixtures assemblies, including impact bucks, test sleds, and the rollover press (roof crush).• Installed and maintained test fixture components, hydraulic actuators, electronic controls, sensors, and data acquisition devices

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Specialized in prototyping design and production, education, member experience, and machine maintenance and repair.• Created and maintained the machine shop maintenance schedule as well as performed unscheduled repairs.• Interpreted drawings, schematics, and rough prototypes to create 3D models, first articles, and assembled mechanical designs.• Assisted and shaped projects, education, and experience as the machine/metal shop and CNC SME.

International

Led a Maintenance crew performing repairs on rotary wing aircraft (CH-47, UH-60)• Conducted maintenance in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations,with precision,and with an excellent quality of work.• Utilized maintenance manuals, technical publications, parts schematics, and engineeringdirectives to determine best method of repair to aircraft structure, part assemblies,and components.• Inspected and completed all aspects of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on electrical,hydraulic,static, flight control,and mechanical components.• Was responsible for aircraft teardown, buildup, and towing operations.

Mechanical Engineering, 90 Credits

Faa Airframe And Powerplant License

Aircraft Mechanic (CH-47, UH-60) - Responsible for the removal and installation of aircraft subsystems and components such as turbine.