CAD/CAM Manager

Job Description

Job Description

CAD/CAM Manager

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Compensation: Approximately $100,000–$140,000, based on experience

About the Role

Our company is seeking an experienced Dental CAD/CAM Manager to lead and support a growing digital production team focused on implant restorations, custom abutments, metal manufacturing, and advanced restorative workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong CAD/CAM professional who has both technical expertise and leadership experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing design quality, managing production workflow, troubleshooting digital and manufacturing challenges, and helping build a team as the operation continues to expand.

This role is best suited for someone who understands the pace and precision required in a high-volume dental manufacturing environment and can help maintain consistent quality while supporting future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily CAD/CAM operations and production workflow
• Manage and support designers and technical team members
• Review digital cases for accuracy, quality, and manufacturing readiness
• Oversee design quality control and ensure consistent production standards
• Troubleshoot software, equipment, design, and workflow challenges
• Collaborate with production and leadership teams to improve efficiency and turnaround times
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and team development as the department grows
• Assist with workflow optimization and continuous process improvement
• Maintain high standards for precision, reproducibility, and quality assurance
• Help support operational growth while ensuring excellent case outcomes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dental CAD/CAM experience preferred
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred
• Strong experience with implant restorations and advanced restorative cases
• Proficiency in at least two of the following platforms preferred:
• Exocad
• 3Shape
• Hyperdent
• MillBox
• Experience working with digital production, milling workflows, or dental manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced production setting
• CAM engineering, nesting, or toolpath experience highly preferred
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
• Portfolio or 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 with an expanding company
• Paid 1–2 day onsite working interview process

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on CAD/CAM leader who can balance production management, technical problem-solving, team development, and quality control. This person should be confident working with advanced implant and restorative cases and excited to help grow a digital dental production team in Winston-Salem, NC.