Dental CAD/CAM Department - Manager

Dental CAD/CAM Manager.

Location: Rochester, NY.

Job Type: Full-time, Onsite.

Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 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:

- $90,000–$110,000 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.