Digital Dental Laboratory - CAD Department Manager

Paramount Dental Studio • Full-time • Huntington Beach, California, United States • $100k - $140k / year • 4w ago

Company Description: Paramount Dental Studio is an innovative, fast-growing dental laboratory focused on digital excellence and high-quality restorations. Our environment is fast-paced, performance-driven, and built for people who want to grow quickly and take ownership.

If you’re someone who thrives on solving complex cases, leading teams, and improving systems—not just maintaining them—you’ll find real opportunity here.

Position Overview:We are seeking a CAD Department Manager to lead our digital design team, own escalated cases, and drive both quality and efficiency across the department.

This role is not just about managing—it’s about being the go-to technical expert. You will take full ownership of complex and remake cases, ensuring they are resolved quickly and correctly, while building systems that reduce repeat issues over time.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead, train, and manage a team of CAD designers
Take full ownership of escalated and complex cases, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
Assist with remakes, identifying root causes, and implementing preventative solutions
Act as the primary technical escalation point, reducing dependency on senior leadership
Maintain and improve department productivity, turnaround times, and quality standards
Collaborate with doctors and internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve case challenges
Build and refine workflows to improve efficiency and consistency

Minimum Skills Required:

Advanced proficiency in 3Shape and/or exocad
Strong experience designing crowns, bridges, and implant restorations
Proven track record of resolving complex case issues and working directly with dentists
Experience designing implant or denture cases (both strongly preferred)
Prior team leadership experience, including coaching and performance management
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail

Additional Skills Preferred: