Gage & Metrology Engineer: Calibration, CMM & Quality

Shively Bros., Inc.; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

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

The role involves working closely with customer stakeholders related to quality and gaging, and maintaining relationships with gage vendors and service providers. Responsibilities include maintaining Gage Trak databases, generating reports, tracking calibration and repair histories, and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in diagnostic skills.
• Understanding of gaging methods and terminology.
• Understanding of mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience in manufacturing in the automotive industry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 calibration frequency based on data.
• Retrieve quotes for cost effectiveness of repairs.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Assist in troubleshooting floor CMMs.
• Assist Plant Maintenance in gage repair.
• Attend 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 housekeeping standards.
• Make decisions within standards or procedures.
• Report near misses and incidents and cooperate with investigations.
• Demonstrate 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 monthly.
• Repair most mechanical and electronic gages.
• Participate in gage recall and certification tracking.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Excellent organizational skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Diagnostic skills

Gaging methods knowledge

Mechanical drawings understanding

Leadership skills

Prolonged standing or sitting

Problem solving

Tools

Gage Trak

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Job description

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

The role involves working closely with customer stakeholders related to quality and gaging, and maintaining relationships with gage vendors and service providers. Responsibilities include maintaining Gage Trak databases, generating reports, tracking calibration and repair histories, and