About the role

Digital Dental CAD Designer responsible for high-quality CAD designs for dental restorations. Collaborating with teams and ensuring design accuracy and quality for Argen’s products.

Responsibilities

Design dental restorations including frameworks, full-contour crowns, bridges, removable partial dentures (RPDs), dentures, and implant abutments using CAD software, primarily 3Shape Dental Systems.
Review and interpret customer prescriptions, digital scans, and case requirements to produce restorations that meet clinical and technical specifications.
Communicate professionally with customers via phone, email, and Argen’s digital portal to clarify design requirements and resolve case-specific questions.
Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure optimal design outcomes and consistent quality standards.
Adhere to established workflows, production timelines, and quality control procedures to support prompt and accurate case delivery.
Ensure designs comply with applicable regulatory, quality, and documentation standards.
Perform self-inspection and verification of designs prior to release to manufacturing.
Ensure designs are optimized for downstream manufacturing processes (milling, printing, finishing).
Make design revisions and corrections based on internal quality review, customer feedback, or remake requests.
Maintain accurate case documentation, version control, and design records within applicable systems.
Other duties as assigned.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A minimum of two (2) years of dental CAD design experience is required, or completion of a dental technology, CAD/CAM, or related technical training program.
Proven, hands-on experience actively designing dental restorations in a production environment using 3Shape Dental Systems, or formal training on the use of 3Shape Dental Systems, required.
Exposure to or working knowledge of Exocad design software preferred.
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) designation a plus.
Basic understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, and dental terminology.
Dental laboratory experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with internal teams and customers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to follow standardized workflows, work instructions, and quality procedures.
Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to learn, accept feedback, and make design revisions as needed.
Ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and maintain quality standards in a production-driven environment.
Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.