Gage Engineer 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:- 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'sAssist 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
