CNC Lead - 2nd Shift

Bürkert Group; Huntersville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bürkert Group in Huntersville, NC is seeking an experienced professional to own the CNC machining value stream, driving spindle efficiency and setup optimization across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells. You will collaborate with CAM programmers, manage SAP CM25 scheduling, maintain tool management with Siemens TMGR, and lead Kaizen events to improve process capability.

The role requires a manufacturing/industrial engineering background and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; you’ll shape standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field is required.
• 5–8 years of progressively responsible CNC machining experience in turning, milling, and multi-axis setups.
• Ownership of machining process improvements: spindle utilization, setup reduction, tooling programs, and scheduling.
• Direct experience with SAP CM25 / Fiori for routing, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• CAD/CAM proficiency with Siemens NX or Mastercam; GD&T and CMM inspection familiarity.

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.
• Own and improve machine scheduling using SAP CM25; ensure accurate schedules.
• Champion Siemens TMGR Tool Manager for tool life management and structured tool building.
• Define setup standards, work-holding, first-article verification, and handover docs.
• Partner with programmers on CAM strategy improvements and Kaizen initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap and non-conformances; drive a structured improvement road map.
• Maintain manufacturing qualification matrix per SYNCHRO standards; manage training and docs.
• Ensure SAP routing data and Fiori reflects current process times and sequences.
• Develop digital machine handbooks and update maintenance logs; standardize legacy docs.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Kaizen / 5S leadership

CAD/CAM proficiency

GD&T and CMM inspection

Root cause analysis

Spindle utilization optimization

Machining process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens TMGR

Siemens NX / Mastercam

SAP CM25 / Fiori

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? Did 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.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred 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.

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.

Our products and systems are invisible and indispensable at the same time. Without knowing it, we all encounter valves, sensors, controllers and customized systems made by Burkert every day: from beer, juice or dairy products to cosmetics and medicine products. Anyone who gives free flow to ideas and always thinks that little bit further than others, needs not only a great passion for innovation, but above all courage. This quality still characterizes our company today and makes our successes possible. Thanks to our financial independence, we can consistently pursue our strategic goals, even in uncertain times, and this creates a secure basis for the jobs in our company.