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).