Gage Engineer

Shively Diversified Management Services•Spring Hill, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

4-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience
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
Good written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work with little to no supervision

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 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 assinegd
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