What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Dental CAD Designer position at Argen Corporation?
Digital Dental CAD Designer
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
About Us
At Argen, we're in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. Argen is a global leader in dental manufacturing with headquarters in San Diego, CA, subsidiaries in Canada, Germany, UK, and China, and sales in 105 countries worldwide. We have a team of 400 Awesome team members. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with a product offering that span fixed, removable, ortho, implants, and equipment. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week. Argen's products are held to the highest standards of quality, and are FDA 510(k) cleared, ISO 13485 certified, and MDSAP compliant. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.
About the Opportunity:
The Digital Dental CAD Designer is responsible for creating accurate, high-quality computer-aided designs for the fabrication, modification, and repair of dental restorations, including crowns, bridges, inlays, removable prosthetics, and implant components. This role collaborates closely with internal teams and external customers through Argen's digital platforms to ensure design accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery.
Essential Duties and 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.
Experience & Qualifications:
- 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.
Our Awesome Benefits!
Working for a growing innovative company like Argen means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, Argen is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:
- Health Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Events
- Wellness Programs
- Discounts for home, travel, entertainment, relaxation that includes Mobile phone service, Technology, Airline and Hotel, Theater/Theme Park tickets, Restaurants and so much more!
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