Gage Engineer - 2nd shift

Shively Diversified Management Services; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Shively Bros. Inc. seeks a Gage Engineer to support manufacturing operations by ensuring gage designs meet company standards and by coordinating gage R&R studies and certification across the plant.

The role involves maintaining gage data, reporting on recertification, and training plant personnel in gaging techniques, while working with vendors and service providers to ensure accuracy and reliability of all gages used on the floor.

Qualifications

• Experience with gage methods, GD&T, and measurements.
• Familiarity with gage R&R studies and calibration tracking.
• Ability to interpret drawings and maintain gage databases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Gage Trak or applicable database for gages.
• Identify improvements to gages and calibration schedules.
• Create reports for gage recertification and recalls.
• Track repair history and costs of gages.
• Manage vendor relationships for gage services.
• Assist troubleshooting of floor CMMs and gaging issues.
• Perform gage program modifications and monthly audits.
• Provide excellent service to internal/external customers.

Skills

Gaging concepts

Gage R&R

GD&T

CMM knowledge

Vendor management

Report generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Gage Trak

CMM equipment

Measurement tools

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 gagesAttend 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

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

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