Automation Manufacturing Engineer

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our rapidly growing venture-backed company. The Process Engineer will be responsible for ensuring optimal quality and reliability in the manufacturing operations. This role will be dedicated to identifying and resolving defects or issues in products and processes to achieve a zero-defect process standard. Through data-driven decisions, this role requires defining best practice, developing calibration systems, and continuously improving quality standards to ensure both internal and external customers receive the product on time with minimal variation.

If you’re looking to disrupt the dental lab industry status quo and take lead in building and scaling a “Gold Standard” per aggressive growth targets, this is the right place for you! We don’t just want to offer you a job, we want to help you build a career by providing you with future opportunities for growth. 

What You'll Do

• Evaluate processing conditions and resultant material properties and troubleshoot as necessary utilizing SPC techniques

• Assume full responsibility for managing process conditions to meet Process Control Document requirements and mechanical and physical properties

• Implementation and operation of mechanical and electromechanical systems

• Actively pursue and direct process improvements to improve performance, cost, etc

• Solve problems using cross-functional teams with tools such as DMAIC and Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Develop and implement processing conditions for new equipment and new materials

• Develop programs that assist manufacturing in consistent continuous improvement effort

• Manage qualification efforts required for new equipment, processes, and materials

• Provide training as necessary to operations personnel

• Provide timely disposition of nonconforming product and support root cause and corrective action activities

• Monitor and regularly report out on line yield and efficiency achievements

• Investigate quality non-conformances, recommend and/or help implement corrective actions

• Participate in cross-functional teams to complete safety, quality or continuous improvement action items for assigned process area(s)

• Interface with customers and support as needed

• Implement actions to reduce process hazard and failure risk

• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies

• Develop and implement continuous improvement and process optimization projects

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree – Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering from a four-year university 

• Minimum of four years of experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer, or similar role

• Proven ability to evaluate, develop and manage process parameters in the manufacture of products

• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Demonstrated ability to interpret extensive abstract and concrete variables

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

• Current computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs

• Experience with SPC and other statistical techniques

• Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum

Req ID: J-17

For full time positions, we offer a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits including healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!