Director, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Removables

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October 23

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Dandy

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Healthcare Insurance

Dandy is a digital dental laboratory revolutionizing how dental practices scan, order, and collaborate on lab work. Dandy provides innovative technologies like intraoral scanners and digital workflows to thousands of dental practices, enhancing patient care and practice efficiency. The company offers a range of dental services and products, including crowns, dentures, and sleep apnea devices, with a focus on precision and fast turnaround times. Dandy's advanced digital dental technology supports real-time communication and design approvals, enabling dental professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality restorations and improve patient experiences.

501 - 1000 employees

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📋 Description

• Define and execute the long-term Advanced Manufacturing & Automation strategy aligned with company objectives for scale, quality, and innovation. • Establish a multi-year technology roadmap for factory automation, digital manufacturing systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Partner with executive leadership to identify and prioritize key investments in automation, equipment, and process capabilities. • Drive the evolution of Dandy’s manufacturing operations toward world-class OEE, yield, and reliability benchmarks. • Act as the primary interface between Engineering, Operations, Product, and Quality teams for all advanced manufacturing initiatives. • Translate business and product needs into technical manufacturing strategies that balance innovation, scalability, and cost efficiency. • Oversee cross-functional project governance — driving alignment, risk mitigation, and timely execution across global teams. • Lead capital planning, program prioritization, and vendor strategy to ensure optimal ROI on manufacturing automation programs. • Direct the design, validation, and integration of new automation systems and manufacturing technologies into Dandy’s factories. • Oversee the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, responsible for process innovation, equipment development, and lifecycle management. • Champion the adoption of data-driven manufacturing — integrating Industry 4.0 principles (IoT, predictive analytics, MES integration, digital twins). • Guide system design reviews, FAT/SAT protocols, and production qualification of new automation lines. • Build and mentor a world-class team of automation engineers, program managers, and manufacturing leaders. • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the AME organization. • Represent the AME function in executive reviews, supplier negotiations, and industry forums.

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Automation with at least 5 years leading cross-functional teams at Director level or above. • Proven experience developing and scaling automated manufacturing systems from concept to high-volume production. • Deep expertise in factory automation, process engineering, optical/mechanical systems, or precision assembly. • Experience with ceramics, CNC machining, spray applications, inkjet printing, etc. • Experience with plastics, 3D printing, thermoforming, injection molding, etc. • Demonstrated success in strategic planning, program portfolio management, and technology roadmapping. • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills — able to influence executives, engineers, and operations teams alike. • Background in regulated or precision industries (medical device, dental, optical, or semiconductor) is preferred. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing). MBA or equivalent strategic experience is a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Equity • Bonus • Comprehensive healthcare • Dental • Mental health support • Parental planning resources • Retirement savings options • Generous paid time off