Startup CNC Production Manager – Lean, High-Volume Ops

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is seeking a Production Manager to lead high‑volume CNC machining, parts cleaning, and assembly in a greenfield facility designed for 50,000 units per year. You will report to the CEO/COO and build the production system from startup to full‑rate production.

The role requires a hands‑on manufacturing leader with startup experience, deep CNC expertise, and a focus on safety, quality, cost, and reliability, while guiding a diverse, skilled team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• 12–15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success launching a new manufacturing facility or production line from startup through full‑rate production.
• Hands‑on expertise with CNC machining environments — turning, milling, multi‑axis machining, tooling, fixturing, and machine capability.
• Experience leading parts cleaning operations (aqueous, solvent, ultrasonic) and associated waste‑handling requirements.
• Background managing high‑volume mechanical or electromechanical assembly operations (≥25,000 units/year).
• Experience managing preventive/predictive maintenance organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility commissioning including equipment installation, tooling readiness, process qualification, and production verification across CNC machining, cleaning, and assembly operations.
• Develop a complete manufacturing ramp plan with milestones, resources, risk mitigation, and execution strategies aligned to launch timelines.
• Establish standard operating procedures, work instructions, control plans, and quality systems prior to first production.
• Build and operate the 2-shift production schedule and coordinate 3-shift maintenance operations to maximize equipment availability.
• Stand up ERP/MES systems and shop‑floor data infrastructure to support real‑time production visibility.
• Own daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing output performance against the 50,000 units/year plan.

Skills

CNC machining

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Plex

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is seeking a Production Manager to lead high‑volume CNC machining, parts cleaning, and assembly in a greenfield facility designed for 50,000 units per year. You will report to the CEO/COO and build the production system from startup to full‑rate production.

The role requires a hands‑on manufacturing leader with startup experience, deep CNC expertise, and a focus on safety, quality, cost, and reliability, while guiding a diverse, skilled team.