Dental CAD/CAM ManagerLocation: 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.
