Precision CNC Process Engineer | Lean Improvement

Burkert USA Corp; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement in CNC machining across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells. You will optimize spindle time, perform time studies, and model capacity to identify efficiency opportunities.

You will advance SAP-based scheduling, tool management, and CAM strategy with Siemens NX/Mastercam. Lead Kaizen events, 5S/ TPM, DMAIC and FMEA, ensuring GD&T and CMM inspection methods are in place.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC machining improvements across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells.
• Drive spindle time optimization and cycle-time reduction.
• Conduct time studies, capacity modeling, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Improve machine scheduling with SAP; maintain SAP routing data.
• Lead Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping sessions.
• Develop and enforce process standards, BOPs, and control plans.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers on CAM strategy improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen events

5S

DMAIC

SPC

Root cause analysis

CMM inspection

GaD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP production modules

Tool management systems

Siemens NX/Mastercam/Vericut

Job description

Burkert USA Corp in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement in CNC machining across turning, milling, and multi-axis cells. You will optimize spindle time, perform time studies, and model capacity to identify efficiency opportunities.

You will advance SAP-based scheduling, tool management, and CAM strategy with Siemens NX/Mastercam. Lead Kaizen events, 5S/ TPM, DMAIC and FMEA, ensuring GD&T and CMM inspection methods are in place.