Manufacturing Process Engineer

Burkert USA Corp, a family-owned manufacturing and sales organization established in the US in 1984, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join an onsite team in Huntersville, NC. In this role, you will focus on improving CNC machine efficiency and machining processes, with an emphasis on cycle time and downtime analysis, scheduling improvements using SAP, and strengthening quality performance across production.

Role focus

You will work to optimize machining performance across turning, milling, and multi-axis machining cells, translating operational data into practical improvements. The position also supports standardized factory practices through updated documentation, accurate SAP routing, and ongoing improvements between audit cycles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the efficiency of CNC machine systems and standard components
• Drive spindle time optimization across turning, milling, and multi-axis machining cells
• Conduct time studies, cycle time analysis, and capacity modeling to identify improvement opportunities
• Continuously improve machine scheduling practices using SAP
• Perform tool presetting, tool life management, and structured tool building
• Define and enforce setup standards
• Analyze and reduce machine downtime
• Partner with CNC programmers to improve CAM strategy
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework, and non-conformances originating in machining
• Develop and execute a structured improvement roadmap between audit cycles
• Lead and facilitate improvement workshops
• Ensure annual instruction plans are current and compliant
• Author and maintain Factory Standards, work instructions, BOPs, control plans, and process flow documentation for all manufacturing processes
• Ensure SAP routing data accurately reflects current process times, sequences, and resource assignments
• Maintain digital machine handbooks (SI08) for production CNC equipment
• Establish structured filing practices on the production drive
• Support welding process development
• Contribute to process improvements in secondary operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline is required
• 3 - 8 years of progressive experience in a precision CNC machining environment, including hands-on turning, milling, and multi-axis machining of close-tolerance components in metals (stainless steel, brass, aluminum) and/or engineered plastics
• Experience in machining process improvement
• Direct experience with SAP production modules
• Hands-on experience with tool management systems
• Experience leading Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping sessions, and 5S programs in a machining or fabrication environment
• CAD/CAM proficiency with Siemens NX, Mastercam, or equivalent software
• Familiarity with GD&T precision measurement techniques, and CMM-based inspection processes
• OEE measurement and analysis
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen event facilitation, 5S/6S workplace organization, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
• Experience with DMAIC methodology, statistical process control (SPC) and control charts, Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and structured root cause analysis
• Experience with Factory Standards, BOPs, control plans, and process documentation
• Required Leadership behaviors: Practitioner mindset, Independent and balanced perspective, ownership, and willingness to learn adjacent processes and grow the role over time

Technologies

• SAP
• Siemens NX
• Mastercam
• CMM
• GD&T

Benefits

• Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life
• Inclusive environment open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development

Burkert culture: Burkert USA Corp is a family-owned manufacturing and sales organization established in 1984, with a culture that emphasizes inclusion, ideas, and innovation for company growth, supported by a strong focus on work life balance.