Dental Lab CAD/CAM Manager

Dental Lab CAD/CAM Manager

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Leadership schedule aligned with production and operational oversight needs.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Dental CAD/CAM Manager to lead and grow an expanding

milling center team specializing in implant restorations and advanced restorative manufacturing.

This role requires a technically strong leader who can oversee design quality, production

workflows, engineering collaboration, and team development while maintaining high standards

of precision and consistency.

This is an ideal opportunity for a proven dental CAD/CAM leader who understands both

operational management and advanced digital manufacturing workflows. The organization is

planning significant growth and is seeking a leader capable of helping scale the department

while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

About the Opportunity:

This milling center currently operates multiple milling units continuously and plans to double

team size and production capacity over the next year. The organization focuses heavily on

implant restorations, custom abutments, metal manufacturing, and precision milling workflows.

The role requires strong analytical thinking, adaptability, and the ability to troubleshoot both

software and manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead daily CAD/CAM production operations and workflow management

Oversee design quality control and manufacturing accuracy

Manage and mentor designers and technical team members

Assist with troubleshooting milling, software, and workflow issues

Collaborate with production teams to maximize efficiency and turnaround times

Help scale team operations and support hiring/training initiatives

Review advanced implant and restorative cases for manufacturing readiness

Maintain high standards for reproducibility and quality assurance

Support workflow optimization and continuous process improvement

Coordinate with leadership regarding operational growth initiatives

Qualifications:

10+ years of dental CAD/CAM experience preferred

Prior leadership or management experience strongly preferred

Advanced proficiency in at least two of the following platforms:

Exocad

3Shape

Hyperdent

Millbox

RealGUIDE

Strong implant and restorative design experience required

Experience with milling workflows and manufacturing environments preferred

Analytical problem-solving mindset with strong technical troubleshooting skills

Ability to lead teams in high-volume production environments

CAM engineering or toolpath experience highly preferred

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Portfolio and case examples required as part of the interview process

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation range approximately $100,000–$140,000 based on experience

Flexible compensation structure for highly qualified candidates

Medical insurance through Aetna

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Long-term growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding operation

Paid working interview process (1–2 days onsite)