Technical Program Manager, Packaging - Remote

Overview

Dandy is transforming the massive ($200B) but antiquated dental industry. Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital investors, we are on an ambitious mission to integrate and simplify every function of the dental practice through technology. By building the operating system for every dental office in America, Dandy is empowering dentists with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practice, their people, and their patients.

In Short

• You will take the lead in driving the technical, operational and lifecycle of various manufacturing automation initiatives within the organization.
• Innovate factory processes, concepts, and design to enable an ideal automated manufacturing process.
• Work closely with factory teams to create and achieve OKRs for automation and continuous improvements programs.
• Draft requirement documents, develop concepts, and envision the automated manufacturing process.
• Create RFQ/RFPs that document the design requirements of the automated equipment.
• Engage with vendors to construct the machines, ensuring alignment with Dandy's specifications.
• Ensure vendors conform to Dandy’s ARS specs and requirements.
• Approve vendor process, process flow and automation equipment design.
• Design and execute FAT, SAT (acceptance testing) and commissioning of automation equipment.
• Lead the initiative in integrating the newly built machines into the factory.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing: Automation Engineering, Process Engineering and Program Management.
• Strong technical skills, involving problem solving and issue root causing in a pressured environment.
• Ability to run automation program with minimum supervision.
• Interpersonal skills of leadership, project management, communication, collaboration, influencing and negotiation.
• In-depth understanding of process, assembly automation.
• Ability to present to Executive teams in a fast paced environment.
• Constant partnership with multiple functional teams across Dandy and its equipment suppliers.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 30%.
• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or allied technical subject.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits including healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.