CNC Lead - 2nd Shift

West Coast Burkert Contromatic Corp.; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer focused on CNC machining to own the value stream from raw stock to finished parts. The role drives spindle time optimization across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells and partners with programmers on CAM strategy improvements.

You will manage SAP CM25 / Fiori scheduling data, enforce setup standards, and lead Kaizen/5S programs. Tooling, GD&T, and CMM inspection processes are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own CNC machining value stream from raw stock to finished part release.
• Drive spindle time optimization across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells.
• Own and improve machine scheduling using SAP CM25 / Fiori.
• Champion use of Siemens TMGR tool manager for tool life and setup standards.
• Define and enforce setup standards, handover documentation between shifts and operators.
• Partner with programmers on CAM strategy improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework, and non-conformances.
• Develop and execute an improvement roadmap between audit cycles.
• Maintain manufacturing qualification matrix per SYNCHRO standards; address training gaps.
• Ensure SAP routing data (CM25 / Fiori) reflects current times and sequences.

Skills

CNC machining

Kaizen events

VSM workshops

5S programs

CAD/CAM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or closely related technical discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Vericut

Siemens TMGR

SAP CM25 / Fiori

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.

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