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
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)