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Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview

Founded in 1947, Pulpdent Corporation is an industry-leading dental research and manufacturing company. Pulpdent’s corporate headquarters, research laboratory, and manufacturing facilities are located in Watertown, Massachusetts, in the Boston metro area. Its products are distributed globally. Pulpdent is third-generation family-owned business that is widely respected for its innovative products and authentic company culture, which promotes work-life balance, employee retention, and product excellence. The enduring hallmarks of the Pulpdent brand are imagination, dedication, and empowerment, with each of these inspiring the daily work of Pulpdent’s 100-plus employees. To learn more about Pulpdent, including its breakthrough advances in bioactive dental materials and commitment to ethical business practices, visit pulpdent.com.

Job Summary

The manufacturing engineer is a full-time position (40 hours a week, not eligible for overtime) and will be responsible for assisting the engineering team with daily procedures and necessities. This position requires excellent organization skills, a passion for problem solving, and a track record of success in creative environments where they can express ideas and analyze situations to generate effective solutions to production problems.

The team member in this position will work on a large scope of machinery and equipment, and must understand how things are made and function in practice versus just understanding the theory behind it. Engineering theory is an excellent and accelerative starting point; a collection of tangible skills is a necessity in this setting.

Essential Functions

· Assist engineer with technical and regulatory documentation (ISO 9001/FDA)

· Perform and document preventative maintenance tasks on various types of equipment with varying levels of automation

· Assist engineering team with fabrication of parts and new equipment

· Source engineering components and create organized databases of common parts

· Assist engineer with technical research topics related to problems at hand

· Maintain document organization as well as machine shop organization

Required Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

· High School diploma and 5+ years of experience in a technical role in lieu of college education

· Ability to use hand and power tools, belt sanders, grinders, gas torches, taps/dies

· Ability to understand and operate mills, lathes, and drill presses safely in a machine shop

· Ability to splice wires, terminate leads, solder electronics

Preferred Education & Experience

· Familiarity with 3D printing and associated software/techniques

· Proficiency with Arduino or entry level software development/automation coding

· Understanding of PLCs and Motor Drivers

Work Environment & Physical Demands

· Ability to be exposed to loud equipment regularly

· Ability to be exposed to a filtered light environment on occasion

· Ability to be exposed to acids and raw chemicals with the use of PPE on occasion

· Ability to lift various objects up to 50lbs

· Time will be split between an office setting, a chemical factory, and a machine workshop

Other duties as assigned

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PULPDENT® is an equal opportunity employer. We employ a diverse workforce and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for employment.

Pay: $30.00 – $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Controller

Company Overview

Job Summary

Pulpdent is seeking a full-time working controller who will manage Pulpdent’s financial health and support high-level strategic decision-making. This role encompasses both hands-on accounting tasks and oversight of financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Essential Functions:

Financial Management & Reporting

Manage general ledger and cashflow reporting, month- and year-end close processes
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Reconcile monthly credits, investigate complex discrepancies
Develop and monitor KPIs and financial metrics relevant to manufacturing performance and profitability
Contribute to annual budgeting process
Produce rolling forecasts and variance analyses (budget vs. actuals)
Support strategic planning with scenario modeling and cost analyses

Cash Management & Treasury

Monitor cash flow and working capital; forecast future cash needs.
Manage banking relationships and credit limits.
Supervise accounts payable/receivable, and treasury operations.
Review payroll with Director of HR.
Oversee the procurement and maintenance of sales force auto fleet

Internal Controls & Compliance

Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
Oversight of insurance, risk management, or corporate legal filings.

ERP & Systems Oversight

Administer or support the financial modules of Pulpdent’s ERP system.
Identify and lead process improvements through automation and system enhancements.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Supervise accounting staff and foster team development.
Partner with production, engineering, facilities, regulatory, sales, and executive leadership on business decisions.
Act as a financial advisor to ownership, providing insights on profitability, risk, and strategic growth.

Required Education & Experience

Education and experience based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity
Associates degree

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum 10+ years working in accounting at a small to midsize company
Accountant, though not necessarily a CPA
Bachelor’s degree
Business background, problem resolution skills

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Ability to sit and use a computer for long periods of time
Ability to commute to Watertown 5x/week

Other duties as assigned

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

PULPDENT® is an equal opportunity employer. We employ a diverse workforce and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for employment.

Company Overview

PULPDENT® is an equal opportunity employer. We employ a diverse workforce and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for employment.