CNC Lead - 2nd Shift

Burkert New Zealand Ltd.; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert New Zealand Ltd. seeks an experienced CNC Manufacturing Engineer in North Carolina to own CNC machining processes, optimize spindle time, and lead Kaizen events across turning, milling, and multi‑axis cells.

You will partner with programmers on CAM strategy and maintain tooling and process documentation. The role requires 5–8 years in precision machining, strong GD&T and CMM inspection knowledge, and hands-on SAP CM25 / Fiori scheduling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field is required.
• 5–8 years in precision CNC machining with close-tolerance parts.
• Strong ownership of machining process improvements.
• Experience with SAP CM25 / Fiori scheduling and routing.
• Knowledge of SAP routing data, CM25, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Own the CNC machining value stream from raw stock to finished part release.
• Drive spindle time optimization across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells.
• Define and enforce setup standards and handover documentation between shifts.
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework, and non-conformances.
• Maintain digital machine handbooks and SI08 documentation.
• Drive poka-yoke implementations and intralogistics interfaces.

Skills

CNC machining expertise

Process improvement ownership

Kaizen / VSM leadership

GD&T and CMM inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP CM25 / Fiori

Siemens TMGR

Siemens NX / Mastercam

Vericut simulation

CMM inspection techniques

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: Working with a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees as individuals in more than 30 countries? On a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? If you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CNC Machining Process Ownership:
• Own the value stream processes for CNC machining of systems and standard components, from raw stock to finished part release.
• Drive spindle time optimization across turning, milling, and multi-axis machining cells
• Own and continuously improve machine scheduling practices using SAP CM25 ,ensure accurate, realistic scheduling
• Champion use of the Siemens TMGR Tool Manager for tool presetting, tool life management, and structured tool building
• Define and enforce setup standards: part setup, work-holding, first-article verification, and handover documentation between shifts and operators.
• Partner with programmers on CAM strategy improvements
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework, and non-conformances originating in machining
• Develop and execute a structured improvement roadmap between audit cycles
• Own and maintain the manufacturing qualification matrix per SYNCHRO standards; identify training gaps and drive the qualification plan for machinists and operators.
• Ensure annual instruction plans, familiarization plans, and SFM documentation (SFM boards, team meeting cadence, Go&See schedules) are current and compliant.
• Author and maintain Factory Standards (FSTs), work instructions, BOPs, control plans, and process flow documentation for all manufacturing processes.
• Ensure SAP routing data (CM25 / Fiori) accurately reflects current process times, sequences, and resource assignments
• Build and maintain digital machine handbooks in SI08 for production-critical CNC equipment; ensure maintenance tasks, log entries, and inspection records are current.
• Establish structured filing practices per SYNCHRO Office standard; lead the cleanup and standardization of legacy documentation.
• Drive poka-yoke implementation across machining setups and inspection
• Support process development in welding operations, with a particular growth path toward ASME BPE orbital GTAW welding as the program scales.
• Contribute to process improvements in secondary operations (deburring, washing, inspection)
• Engage with intralogistics improvements (material flow, milk running, kitting) as they interface with machining cell efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline required.
• 5 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience in a precision CNC machining environment — turning, milling, multi-axis machining of close-tolerance components.
• Demonstrated ownership of machining process improvement: spindle utilization, setup reduction, tooling programs, and scheduling discipline.
• Direct experience with SAP production modules — CM25 / Fiori scheduling, routing management, and capacity planning.
• Hands‑on experience with tool management systems; Siemens TMGR experience is a strong differentiator.
• Experience leading Kaizen events, VSM workshops, and 5S programs in a machining or fabrication environment
• CAD/CAM proficiency (Siemens NX, Mastercam, or equivalent); Vericut simulation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T, precision measurement, and CMM-based inspection processes as they apply to machined components.

BURKERT CULTURE:

• Burkert USA Corp is a manufacturing and sales organization, that is family owned and was established in the US in 1984. Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.