Jobs at Kurt J. Lesker Company

Maintains product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing variance analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. Partners with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to improve profitability, controls, reporting, and costing processes. Supports inventory audits, forecasting, budgeting, ERP enhancements, process automation, and operational decision-making using D365 Finance & Operations and advanced Excel.

Develops and maintains machine shop production schedules, master production plans, delivery timelines, and capacity targets. Coordinates materials, tooling, manufacturing capacity, customer requirements, and cross-functional stakeholders to support on-time delivery. Uses ERP and scheduling tools to analyze workload, recommend adjustments and lot sizes, resolve production constraints, monitor project costs, and identify schedule risks. Communicates status with internal teams and customers while driving improvements in delivery performance and operational efficiency.

Designs and details mechanical components, equipment, vacuum systems, subassemblies, and machinery. Creates and modifies designs, maintains bills of material in the ERP system, supports project budgets and timelines, collaborates with Sales, Product Management, and the machine shop, and ensures compliance with engineering, safety, and company procedures.

Set up and operate CNC milling machines to produce precision metallic and non-metallic components. Read and edit G-code, interpret blueprints and GD&T requirements, inspect parts with precision measuring equipment, troubleshoot machining issues, document production and inspection results, and follow safety and continuous improvement practices. The role requires physical material handling, including safely lifting up to 60 pounds and operating overhead cranes.

Manage inbound sales inquiries, qualify customer opportunities, generate and follow up on quotations, and build relationships with new and existing customers. Collaborate with sales teams, maintain accurate CRM records, support tenders, track sales KPIs, ensure compliance, and develop strong knowledge of vacuum products. The role requires fluent German and English, effective communication, organization, multitasking, and a proactive approach to achieving sales targets.

Develop and grow a profitable Midwest sales territory through strategic account management, consultative technical selling, customer visits, presentations, quoting, forecasting, and new business development. The role requires maintaining CRM accuracy, gathering market intelligence, collaborating cross-functionally, supporting capital equipment opportunities, and building long-term customer partnerships. Extensive domestic travel is required, potentially up to 65% of the time.

The Business Segment Manager oversees global leadership, growth strategy, and financial performance of vacuum solutions, driving revenue and market share across key regions while managing P&L and cross-functional teams.

Join a state-certified 4-year apprenticeship to train toward Journeyman Machinist. Operate and set up CNC milling equipment, read G-code and blueprints, apply GD&T, produce quality parts, follow safety and workplace policies, and collaborate to improve shop processes.

Support sales and customers by maintaining expert knowledge of vacuum product lines, providing technical support, training the sales force, collaborating cross-functionally on quality, development, marketing, and ERP data, and identifying new market opportunities.

Program, set up, and operate 3/4/5-axis CNC milling and turning machines; write and edit complex CNC/ CAM programs (Delcam/Mastercam); read technical drawings; produce and verify precision parts; mentor machinists and collaborate with engineering to optimize processes and quality.

Handle incoming customer calls and orders, enter orders into the ERP, provide product information, generate quotes, cross-sell/upsell, ensure contract compliance, support sales goals, train new hires, and participate in continuous improvement and product training.

Set up and operate vertical and horizontal CNC milling machines to produce precision, engineered-to-order parts. Read and troubleshoot G-code, apply GD&T, inspect parts with precision instruments, mentor other machinists, collaborate with engineers, safely operate lifting equipment, and maintain quality and safety standards in a low-volume, high-mix machine shop.

Manage production scheduling and procurement: create and release manufacturing orders, drive MRP, select and manage vendors, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and resolve supply issues to meet production and inventory requirements.

Lead product strategy and go-to-market for a process equipment product line: develop roadmaps, market analysis, pricing/business cases, sales enablement, contract management, and own budgets and performance to drive growth.

The Electrical Engineer II designs and develops electronic equipment, focusing on reliability and safety using CAD tools, while collaborating with teams and possibly traveling.

The Electrical Engineer will design electrical architecture for vacuum systems, create schematics, test prototypes, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The Manufacturing Manager will oversee CNC machining, welding, and cleanroom operations, focusing on team leadership, safety, and production efficiency in a high-mix, low-volume environment.