R&D Group Manager

R&D Group Manager & SolidWorks Application Owner, R&D Poland

Help us build the next generation of dental scanners

At 3Shape, we develop advanced dental scanners that combine precision mechanics, electronics, optics, and software into medical devices used worldwide. We're looking for a R&D Group Manager based in Poland to lead our local mechanical engineering team and serve as global business owner of our SolidWorks CAD environment.

Your role

This dual role combines people leadership with CAD ownership:

• Lead the team – Manage and develop our Poland- and Ukraine-based mechanical engineers, integrate them into global R&D projects, and drive strong collaboration between R&D and production.

• Own SolidWorks/CAD – Act as global business owner for SolidWorks, our integration software to PLM (XPLM), and our CAD methodology. Own templates, standards, training, superuser network, User Acceptance Test (UAT), and change governance across the CAD/PLM environment (working alongside ARAS Innovator PLM).

Key responsibilities includes:

• Lead and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team, currently focused on 3D CAD design, documentation, and SolidWorks infrastructure.

• Act as a solid people manager—ensuring team engagement, skill development, and technical delivery.

• Actively drive cross-site collaboration with engineering teams in Copenhagen and other global locations.

• Maintaining the CAD Methodology Playbook, driving onboarding and training, and partnering closely with IT and PLM stakeholders on system stability and improvements.

Your profile

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

• Strong mechanical product development background — ideally precision products, electromechanical systems, or medical devices

• Advanced SolidWorks experience (modelling, assemblies, drawings, configurations, design intent)

• Experience with CAD data management, PLM, or engineering change processes

• Leadership experience — as a people manager, technical/CAD lead, or senior engineer with team responsibility

• Strong cross-functional communication skills; business-level English

Nice to have: XPLM/ARAS PLM experience, regulated/medical device development, UAT and change management, or experience building engineering knowledge bases and standards.

What we offer

• Private healthcare (Luxmed) with extended dental package

• Fresh fruits and healthy lunches at a symbolic cost (2 PLN)

• Company-sponsored group life insurance plan (UNUM), including a free standard coverage package

• Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program

• Language courses with qualified teachers

• A modern office with relax zones in Szczecin

• A vibrant, international environment with skilled and collaborative colleagues

• A leadership role with real influence over both a local engineering team and global CAD practices — in an international R&D environment with strong ties to production and hands-on impact on next-generation dental scanner technology.

We encourage all relevant applicants to apply. We are committed to celebrating human diversity, and we trust that the best way to reach outstanding business results, is by welcoming diverse people into our community.

In compliance with the Whistleblower Protection Act, we inform candidates that an internal whistleblowing channel is available within our organization.

About us

3Shape started with a simple idea - to make 3D scanning better. First, we applied it to the hearing industry, then we succeeded in dentistry. Twenty years later, 3Shape has 2,000+ employees globally. With the help of dental professionals and amazing colleagues we’re creating award-winning scanning and CAD/CAM solutions to change dentistry together! Together, we contribute to a better world. Experience the everyday #lifeat3Shape across the globe on LinkedIn.