About LightForce

LightForce Orthodontics is a digital platform providing orthodontists with fully customized, 3D printed tooth moving tools. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Alfred Griffin, DMD, PhD, MMSc, along with Dr. Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, LightForce is revolutionizing the specialty through advanced manufacturing and technology. After five years of extensive research and development, LightForce launched its first product to the orthodontic market - the world’s first and only fully customized 3D printed bracket system and digital treatment software. Today, LightForce cases are improving the orthodontic experience, proven to finish cases 45% faster with 41% fewer scheduled appointments than conventional bracket cases. Learn more at https://lf.co/.

Description

As the Process Engineering Manager for LightForce Orthodontics, you will be an active member of a fast-growing startup at the forefront of digital manufacturing. You’ll lead a team of Process Engineers to drive innovation and process improvement. You’ll collaborate with the Hardware and Manufacturing teams to build upon the success of bringing industry first customized ceramic brackets to the market. You will implement new manufacturing capabilities and scale our existing processes, while always maintaining focus on safety, quality, and reliability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and directly manage a team of 6-10 Process Engineers.
• Conduct hiring, development, and performance management of the team.
• Identify key priorities and results to drive execution of the function.
• Contribute to and potentially be responsible for delivery of company level KPIs.
• Optimize the team to execute projects while analyzing the ease of implementation and financial benefit of the change.
• Collaborate with the Hardware team to validate the manufacturability of new products in the existing manufacturing process.  
• Collaborate with the manufacturing and maintenance teams to optimize the efficiency and safety of equipment.
• Lead the effort to introduce automation and Industry 4.0 technologies into the manufacturing environment.
• Strengthen an environment of teamwork, inclusiveness, and excellence.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sciences
• 3+ years of people management or similar experience performing management tasks
• Previous experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment

Required Qualifications

• Ability to influence across a matrixed organization
• Communication skills
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Coaching & development of others
• Change management skills
• Leadership abilities
• Personal drive and work ethic

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to see, listen, and speak
• Requires the ability to use hands, and reach with hands and arms

Work Environment

• Office environment up to 100%
• Limited temperature fluctuations, heated and air conditioned environment

Perks and Benefits (US Employees Only)

• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous premium coverage for medical and dental plans
• Access to employee paid vision plan
• Group plan voluntary life insurance
• Fringe benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the preferred qualifications described.

LightForce Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.