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A-dec Inc. · 1 month ago

Manager, Advanced Prototype & Test Engineering

Newberg, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

A-dec Inc. is dedicated to creating high-quality products for the dental industry while providing a rewarding employment experience. The Manager, Advanced Prototype & Test Engineering will lead the prototyping and testing functions, drive innovation, and collaborate with various teams to develop functional prototypes that inform product development decisions.

HardwareHealth CareManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead Prototyping Strategy and Capability Growth – Develop and execute a vision for A-dec’s advanced prototyping ecosystem, expanding capabilities in rapid fabrication, additive manufacturing, and iterative model development. Build infrastructure, tools, and processes that shorten design cycles and enhance innovation throughput

Oversee Model Shop and Additive Manufacturing Operations – Direct the day-to-day operations of the model shop and additive manufacturing areas, ensuring quality, efficiency, and responsiveness to development team needs. Implement new technologies and methods that increase flexibility and prototype fidelity

Integrate Mechanical Testing as a Prototyping Enabler – Oversee mechanical test activities that validate prototype performance, providing actionable data to accelerate design iteration. Promote the use of testing as a learning and validation tool in the prototyping process

Foster Collaboration Across Functions – Partner with engineering, manufacturing, design, and supply chain teams to translate creative ideas into manufacturable prototypes. Ensure prototype operations align with business priorities and product timelines

Develop Talent and Culture – Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of model makers, additive manufacturing specialists, and test engineers. Build a culture of creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning focused on rapid experimentation and results

Manage Resources and Budgets – Oversee budgets, capital expenditures, and project schedules related to prototyping and testing. Identify investments that expand capability and improve efficiency

Advance Continuous Improvement and Technology Adoption – Stay current with emerging technologies and fabrication techniques. Evaluate and implement new tools, materials, and methods that strengthen A-dec’s prototyping capability and shorten product development timelines

Administrative Functions - Oversees and supports departmental budgets, expenses, and capital expenditure (AFE) submittals, reviews, and approvals, while participating in technology assessments and resource planning. Manages project assignments, schedules, and deliverable deadlines, working closely with product development teams to ensure successful execution across all engineering functions

Qualification

Mechanical testingAdditive manufacturingPrototyping strategyCNC rapid prototypingWorking CAD knowledgePLM system experienceTeam supervisionEffective communicationIndependent work

Required

Able to communicate effectively in oral, written, and graphical form

Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a multidisciplinary team environment

Able to supervise engineering and technical teams

Knowledge of mechanical and fluids test engineering methodologies and data analysis

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience, with a minimum of 5 years relevant product development experience

Generally possess over 10 years of relevant professional or technical engineering experience, of increasing responsibility and difficulty of assignments

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis

Must have manual hand dexterity to grasp, operate tools and equipment repetitively

Able to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift

Some areas may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration and /or dust, and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, etc