Cad/Cam Manager

Dental CAD/CAM Manager

Location: Rochester, NY

Job Type: Full-time, Onsite

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 per year, based on experience

Additional Compensation: Incentive opportunities available

Benefits: Premium benefits package and relocation assistance available

Job Overview

A growing dental laboratory is seeking an experienced Dental CAD/CAM Manager to lead and support its digital design team.

This role is ideal for a strong CAD/CAM professional who combines advanced technical knowledge with leadership, organization, and the ability to guide a team in a fast-paced dental lab environment. The right candidate will oversee digital design workflows, support quality standards, troubleshoot technical issues, and help improve efficiency across the department.

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, premium benefits, incentive opportunities, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and mentor CAD/CAM designers and digital team members
• Help manage daily workflow, case assignments, scheduling, and production priorities
• Review digital designs for accuracy, function, fit, and overall quality
• Ensure cases meet internal quality standards and doctor/customer expectations
• Support complex case planning and provide technical guidance to the team
• Help improve CAD/CAM procedures, workflow consistency, and department efficiency
• Troubleshoot digital design, scanning, printing, milling, and software-related issues
• Work with lab leadership and other departments to support smooth production flow
• Monitor department performance and help identify areas for improvement
• Assist with equipment, materials, and resource planning as needed

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of dental laboratory CAD/CAM experience preferred
• Strong experience with digital dental design workflows
• Proficiency with software and platforms such as 3Shape, Exocad, Meshmixer, desktop scanners, 3D printers, and/or CNC mills
• Prior experience supervising, training, or managing a team preferred
• Strong understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, case design, and production standards
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and support digital production needs
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and manage workflow in a busy lab environment
• CDT certification is a plus but not required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000–$100,000 per year, based on experience
• Incentive opportunities available
• Premium benefits package
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced CAD/CAM dental technician or digital lab leader who enjoys solving technical challenges, supporting team development, and improving digital production processes. This person should be comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical support when needed.