Gage Engineer - 2nd shift

Sdms; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Shively Bros. Inc. is seeking a Gage Engineer to support manufacturing operations, ensuring gage designs align with company standards and coordinating gage R&R studies and certification across the plant.

The role involves maintaining Gage Trak data, generating calibration reports, tracking gage repairs and recalls, and collaborating with maintenance and quality teams to uphold metrology excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Collaborative teamwork and interpersonal leadership.
• Proficient computer and systems knowledge.
• Attention to detail and diagnostic capabilities.
• Understanding of gaging methods, terminology, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain usage and completeness of the plant Gage Trak or applicable database.
• Identify improvements to existing gages.
• Create reports to manage gage recertification.
• Track repair history of gages and associated costs.
• Recommend calibration frequencies based on data history.
• Coordinate gage certification and vendor relationships.
• Assist troubleshooting on floor CMMs and maintenance equipment.
• Attend cross-functional meetings and report Non-Conformances, Corrective Actions, and Continuous Improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Computer systems knowledge

Interpersonal & leadership

multitasking

Attention to detail

Diagnostic skills

Understanding of gaging methods

Understanding of mechanical drawings

Automotive manufacturing experience

Gage familiarity (Gage Trak)

Tools

Gage Trak

Job description

The Gage Engineer supports the manufacturing operations and confirms that the functional gage designs are

consistent with the company standards. They assist and coordinate gage R&R studies and tracking and

certifying all gages used within the plant by working closely with all customer stakeholders related to quality

and gaging. The Gage Engineer also maintains a positive relationship with gage related vendors and service

providers. This person will also coordinate gage certification and approval and ensure plant personnel are

trained on gaging techniques and measurements

Key Responsibilities

• Tasks listed are not meant to be all-encompassing:
• Maintain usage and completeness of the plant Gage Trak or applicable database
• Identify possible improvements to existing gages
• Create reports to manage gage recertification
• Track the repair history of gages
• Track costs associated with premature failures of non-calibrated gages
• Make recommendations on increasing or decreasing the frequency of calibrations based on historical data
• Retrieve quotes for costs effectiveness of repairing gages
• Manage vendor relationships
• Assist the plant in trouble shooting any issues for the floor CMM’s
• Assist the Plant Maintenance group in the repair and troubleshooting of failing gages
• Attend all required cross-functional meetings
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Report and document Non-Conformances, Corrective Actions, and Continuous Improvements
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards for the site
• Make decisions within the limits of general standards or procedures
• Report near misses and incidents and cooperate with investigations
• Demonstrate and exemplify the Shively Bros. Inc. Core Values
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
• Perform gage program modifications
• Complete layered audits of floor gages on a monthly basis
• Efficiently repair most mechanical and electronic gages
• Participate in gage recall and certification tracking activities

Requirements

• Ability to work with little to no supervision
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork
• Good computer and systems knowledge
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of gaging methods and terminology
• Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures
• Experience in manufacturing in the automotive industry
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at a time

Must be able to access, navigate, and work within a manufacturing facility that may or may not be

temperature controlled

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth