CAD/CAM Lead (Dental) in Wokingham

Location: Wokingham

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, on-site

A modern, forward-thinking digital dental laboratory is seeking a CAD/CAM Lead to take ownership of its digital design and production workflow. This is a key role in guiding the CAD/CAM function, developing processes, and ensuring that high-quality restorations are delivered consistently and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the CAD/CAM operation, ensuring smooth daily workflow and on-time case delivery

• Oversee digital design using 3Shape and/or EXOCAD, ensuring accuracy and quality

• Manage CAM processes and supervise milling machine operation, maintenance and calibration

• Produce highly accurate 3D printed dental models

• Support, mentor and upskill junior CAD/CAM colleagues

• Develop and refine digital workflows to improve efficiency and output quality

• Collaborate with the wider lab team to troubleshoot cases and ensure excellent customer outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with 3Shape and/or EXOCAD

• Proven experience in a CAD/CAM or digital dental lab environment

• Confident in 3D printing systems and CAM/milling workflows

• Able to lead, mentor and support a small team

• Strong problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail

• Takes pride in delivering high-quality digital restorations

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

• Dental knowledge preferred, but training can be provided for the right candidate

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary

• Leadership role within a progressive digital dental lab

• Professional development and structured training opportunities

• GDC fees reimbursed

• Employee discount scheme

• Employee assistance programme