Dandy is hiring a
Technical Program Manager

Summary

The job is for a Technical Program Manager in Dandy's Automation team to innovate, develop, and deploy automated systems for dental factories. The role requires 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing: Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, and Program Management, strong technical skills, leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills.

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 and optical inspection
• 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

Responsibilities

• Drive 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
• Work with our factory team to draft requirement documents, develop concepts, and envision the automated manufacturing process
• Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and our factory
• Engage with vendors to construct the machines, ensuring the machines align with Dandy's specifications and standards
• Ensure vendors are conforming 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/line into our factories
• Lead the initiative in integrating the newly built machines into the factory, working alongside engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure optimal operation
• Supervise and report OEE, yield, manufacturing metrics (CpK, FMEA etc.) from automated systems. Drive improvement programs as appropriate
• Routine status reporting to executives and escalation of issues as needed
• Set bold targets and drive plans to achieve

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong professional references showcasing successful past projects
• Experience with ceramics, CNC machining, spray applications, inkjet printing, etc
• Experience with plastics, 3D printing, thermoforming, injection molding, etc
• Previous experience in a factory setting or with manufacturing teams
• Relentlessly positive attitude and the ability to have fun at work
• High growth startup experience is a plus

Benefits

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