CNC Process Engineer — Drive Efficiency & Kaizen

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer in Huntersville, NC to optimize CNC machining processes and lead improvement initiatives. You will work with turning, milling, and multi-axis cells, applying SAP-based scheduling and TPM practices.

A strong background in GD&T, CAM strategies, and quality tools is essential. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–8 years of experience in precision machining, plus hands-on exposure to SAP and tool management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3–8 years in a precision CNC machining environment with turning, milling and multi-axis machining of close-tolerance metals and/or engineered plastics.
• Experience in machining process improvement and SAP production modules.
• Hands-on experience with tool management systems and CAM strategy improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage efficiency of CNC machine systems and standard components.
• Drive spindle time optimization across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells.
• Conduct time studies, cycle time analysis, capacity modeling and identify improvements.
• Improve machine scheduling practices using SAP.
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework, and non-conformances in machining.
• Develop and execute a structured improvement roadmap between audit cycles.
• Author and maintain factory standards, work instructions, BOPs, control plans, and process flow docs.

Skills

CNC machining

SAP

Kaizen events

CAD/CAM

GDT/Dimensioning

OEE analysis

DOE/FMEA

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Mastercam

SAP Production Modules

Tool management systems

Job description

Burkert USA Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer in Huntersville, NC to optimize CNC machining processes and lead improvement initiatives. You will work with turning, milling, and multi-axis cells, applying SAP-based scheduling and TPM practices.

A strong background in GD&T, CAM strategies, and quality tools is essential. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–8 years of experience in precision machining, plus hands-on exposure to SAP and tool management systems.