Gage Engineer - 2nd shift

SHIVELY DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SHIVELY DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC is seeking a Gage Engineer to support manufacturing operations by ensuring gage designs meet company standards and coordinating gage R&R studies and certification.

The role requires coordinating gage recall and certification activities, interacting with stakeholders across quality and maintenance, and continuously improving gaging processes in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Experience with gage methods, GD&T, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Gage Trak or equivalent database and ensure gage recertification.
• Identify improvements to gages and track calibration frequency.
• Create reports on gage calibration and recalls.
• Track gage repair history and related costs.
• Coordinate gage certification and vendor relations.
• Support floor CMM troubleshooting and plant maintenance.
• Attend cross-functional meetings and document Non-Conformances and Corrective Actions.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Diagnostic skills

Gaging methods terminology

Mechanical drawing understanding

Automotive manufacturing experience

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