Technical Program Manager, Automation for Dental Manufacturing - Remote

Overview

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.

In Short

• You will lead various manufacturing automation initiatives within the organization.
• Innovate factory processes to enable ideal automated manufacturing.
• Work closely with factory teams to create and achieve OKRs for automation.
• Draft requirements documents and develop concepts for automated manufacturing.
• Create RFQ/RFPs for automated equipment design and delivery.
• Engage with vendors to ensure alignment with Dandy's specifications.
• Design and execute FAT, SAT, and commissioning of automation equipment.
• Supervise and report on manufacturing metrics from automated systems.
• Routine status reporting to executives and escalation of issues.
• Set bold targets and drive plans to achieve them.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Advanced Manufacturing and automation.
• Strong background in prioritizing tasks for AME’s and Suppliers.
• Experience in managing high budget projects and vendor tracking.
• Strong technical skills in problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to run automation programs with minimum supervision.
• Interpersonal skills in leadership, project management, and negotiation.
• Understanding of Process and assembly automation equipment validation.
• Capability to summarize technical updates for executive-level presentations.
• Partnership with cross-functional teams and equipment suppliers.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.
• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or allied technical subject.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, and mental health support.
• Parental planning resources and retirement savings options.
• Generous paid time off.
• Inclusive culture celebrating diversity and authenticity.
• Equal-opportunity employer committed to accessibility.