Cody Hegel
About Cody Hegel
Cody Hegel is a Senior Manager of OEM Designs at Apeel, where he oversees system-level projects and ensures compliance with industry standards. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has held various engineering roles within the company since 2016.
Current Role at Apeel
Cody Hegel serves as the Senior Manager of OEM Designs at Apeel, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages a suite of system-level projects from inception to deployment. He is responsible for defining procurement strategies and building supplier networks. Hegel acts as the technical lead for all OEM designs and internal design standards, ensuring that designs incorporate new innovations and meet international customer needs.
Previous Experience at Apeel
Prior to his current role, Cody Hegel held several positions at Apeel. He worked as a Process Engineer from 2016 to 2019, where he contributed to various engineering projects. Following that, he served as a Senior Project Engineer from 2019 to 2021, leading specification setting, design reviews, and validation efforts. He also worked as a Product Manager for Application Equipment from 2021 to 2022, focusing on product development and management.
Internship Experience
Cody Hegel gained valuable experience through internships early in his career. He worked as a Process Engineering Intern at Eco-Services Operations, LLC in 2015 for three months in Long Beach, California. Later, he interned at Apeel in 2016 for three months, also as a Process Engineering Intern, in Santa Barbara, California. These internships provided him with practical skills and insights into the engineering field.
Educational Background
Cody Hegel studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from 2013 to 2016. He also attended College of the Canyons from 2011 to 2013, where he achieved IGETC Certification. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Tutoring Experience
Before pursuing his engineering career, Cody Hegel worked as a Tutor at the College of the Canyons from 2012 to 2013. In this role, he provided academic support to students in The Learning Center, helping them improve their understanding of various subjects. This experience contributed to his communication and mentoring skills.