CNC Process Leader – Precision Machining

Bürkert Group; Huntersville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; 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

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,