CNC Process Leader: Optimize Spindle Time & Kaizen

Burkert India Private Limited; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp in Huntersville, NC seeks a senior CNC machining professional to own the CNC value stream, drive spindle optimization, and collaborate on CAM strategy. You will manage SAP CM25 scheduling, tool management with Siemens TMGR, and uphold setup standards across shifts for high-precision components.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in precision CNC environments, strong CAD/CAM skills (NX/Mastercam), and proven Kaizen/5S leadership. Knowledge of GD&T and CMM inspection is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own CNC machining value streams 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 Siemens TMGR tool management for presets, life, and tool building.
• Define setup standards: part setup, work-holding, first-article verification, handover docs.
• Collaborate with programmers on CAM strategy improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework, and non-conformances in machining.
• Develop and execute improvement roadmaps between audit cycles.
• Maintain manufacturing qualification matrix per SYNCHRO; identify training gaps.
• Ensure SAP routing data, machine times, sequences, and resource assignments are current.

Job description

Burkert USA Corp in Huntersville, NC seeks a senior CNC machining professional to own the CNC value stream, drive spindle optimization, and collaborate on CAM strategy. You will manage SAP CM25 scheduling, tool management with Siemens TMGR, and uphold setup standards across shifts for high-precision components.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in precision CNC environments, strong CAD/CAM skills (NX/Mastercam), and proven Kaizen/5S leadership. Knowledge of GD&T and CMM inspection is a plus.