CNC Process Leader: Optimize Spindle Time & Kaizen

Bürkert; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bürkert USA Corp seeks a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to own CNC machining processes, optimize spindle utilization, and lead improvements across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells. You will collaborate with CAM programmers and drive scheduling discipline using SAP CM25/Fiori.

The role emphasizes Kaizen events, 5S, GD&T, and tool management expertise, with a path toward ASME BPE orbital GTAW welding as the program scales. A Bachelor’s in engineering is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own CNC machining value streams from raw stock to released parts.
• 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 management and tool life management.
• Define and enforce setup standards (setup, work-holding, first-article).
• Collaborate with CAM programmers on strategy improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework, and non-conformances.
• Develop structured improvement roadmaps and qualification plans for machinists.

Skills

CNC machining expertise

Process improvement ownership

Project leadership

Kaizen events

5S programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP CM25 / Fiori

Siemens TMGR

CAD/CAM (Siemens NX)

Vericut simulation

CMM inspection processes

Job description

Bürkert USA Corp seeks a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to own CNC machining processes, optimize spindle utilization, and lead improvements across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells. You will collaborate with CAM programmers and drive scheduling discipline using SAP CM25/Fiori.

The role emphasizes Kaizen events, 5S, GD&T, and tool management expertise, with a path toward ASME BPE orbital GTAW welding as the program scales. A Bachelor’s in engineering is required.