LightForce delivers 3D printed patient-specific braces. Generated from a digital orthodontic treatment plan. Made for one. Born from light. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
About the role
The Director, Manufacturing Engineering will lead the engineering of LightForce's manufacturing system—owning manufacturing and process engineering, equipment, process development and validation, and NPI/industrialization, with automation as a key lever for scaling throughput and reducing labor dependence. This leader will build the technical capabilities required to improve process capability, yield, throughput, reliability and cost as LightForce scales its patient-specific manufacturing platform.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree or MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a complex manufacturing environment, including 5+ years in a direct leadership/people-management role
- Proven ability to direct departmental strategies, manage resources, and lead complex engineering, CAPEX, and NPI initiatives in cross-functional collaboration with Hardware, Quality, and Operations
- Comprehensive background in engineering, tooling, modeling, and design reviews
- Deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, cycle-time optimization, yield improvement, and establishing standardized workflows and process controls
- Technical mastery in root-cause failure analysis, defect reduction, pFMEA, and ensuring full compliance with OSHA, ISO, and relevant industry regulatory standards
More about this role
LightForce is leading the digital transformation of orthodontics and redefining the standard of care for patients. Our fully digital, 3D-printed orthodontic platform increases practice efficiency, improves clinical consistency, and enables more predictable treatment outcomes.
Unlike traditional stock brackets, LightForce delivers fully customized, patient-specific brackets paired with AI-driven treatment planning—optimizing outcomes at scale. With recent advancements unlocking the next phase of digital orthodontics, LightForce continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in personalized care.
Learn more at www.lf.co
The Director, Manufacturing Engineering will lead the engineering of LightForce's manufacturing system—owning manufacturing and process engineering, equipment, process development and validation, and NPI/industrialization, with automation as a key lever for scaling throughput and reducing labor dependence. This leader will build the technical capabilities required to improve process capability, yield, throughput, reliability and cost as LightForce scales its patient-specific manufacturing platform.
- Develop and execute the manufacturing technology and process...
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