CNC Lead - 2nd Shift

Bürkert Sweden; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp seeks an experienced CNC manufacturing professional to own machining processes across turning and multi-axis cells, optimize spindle usage, and drive scheduling discipline using SAP CM25/Fiori. You will manage tooling with Siemens TMGR and lead Kaizen events to improve efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a technical field and 5–8 years in precision CNC environments, with CAD/CAM and GD&T experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline is required.
• 5 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience in a precision CNC machining environment.
• Experience with SAP production modules CM25 / Fiori for scheduling, routing, and capacity planning.
• Hands-on experience with tool management systems; Siemens TMGR is a differentiator.
• Experience leading Kaizen / VSM / 5S in machining or fabrication.
• CAD/CAM proficiency is expected (Siemens NX, Mastercam or equivalent).
• Familiarity with GD&T and CMM-based inspection of machined components.

Responsibilities

• CNC Machining Process Ownership across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells.
• Drive spindle time optimization and efficient machine scheduling.
• Champion TMGR tool management and tooling life management.
• Define and enforce setup standards and handover documentation.
• Partner with programmers on CAM strategy improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap and non-conformances.
• Develop and execute a structured improvement roadmap between audits.
• Maintain qualification matrix and training plans for machinists.
• Ensure SAP routing and CM25 data reflect current processes.
• Develop digital machine handbooks and maintain maintenance logs.
• Drive poka-yoke in setups and inspections.
• Support process development in welding towards ASME BPE welding as needed.
• Contribute to downstream operations and intralogistics improvements.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Ownership of process improvement

Kaizen leadership

5S programs

VSM

GD&T

CMM inspection

Tooling programs

Setup reduction

Scheduling discipline

Multi-axis machining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP CM25 / Fiori

Siemens TMGR

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Vericut

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.