Manufacturing Process Engineer

Burkert USA in Huntersville, NC is a precision manufacturing operation producing valves, sensors, and other fluid control systems and standard components for global markets spanning the industries of: Pharma/Biotech, Food and Beverage, Laboratory & Analytical, and Energy. Manage 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, capacity modeling to identify improvement opportunities Continuously improve machine scheduling practices using SAP. Use of the Siemens TMGR Tool Manager for tool presetting, tool life management, and structured tool building Define and enforce setup standards. Analyze and reduce machine downtime. Partner with CNC programmers on CAM strategy improvements. Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework, and non-conformances originating in machining. Serve as the Huntersville site's SYNCHRO+ lead for the Manufacturing area. 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 (FSTs), work instructions, BOPs, control plans, and process flow documentation for all manufacturing processes Ensure SAP routing data (CM25 / Fiori) accurately reflects current process times, sequences, and resource assignments. Establish structured filing practices on the production drive. Drive poka-yoke implementation across machining setups and inspection processes. Contribute to process improvements in secondary operations (deburring, washing, inspection, surface treatment) as part of the full manufacturing value stream. Engage with intralogistics improvements (material flow, milk running, kitting, and staging) as they interface with machining cell efficiency Collaborate with the Quality organization on inspection methodology, gage management, SPC implementation, and non-conformance investigation as they relate to machined components. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline is required. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred. Experience 3 - 8 years of progressive experience in a precision CNC machining environment, including hands-on work with 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. Vericut simulation experience is preferred. Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), precision measurement techniques, and CMM-based inspection processes as they apply to machined components. OEE measurement and analysis. Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen event facilitation, 5S/6S workplace organization, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 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, BOP’s, control plans, and process documentation Required Leadership behaviors: Practitioner mindset, Independent and balanced perspective, ownership, willingness to learn adjacent processes and grow the role over time #J-18808-Ljbffr