Digital Dental CAD Designer - RPD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Digital Dental CAD Designer - RPD 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 ensureoptimaldesign outcomes and consistent quality standards.
• Adhere to established workflows, production timelines, and quality control procedures to support prompt andaccuratecase delivery.
• Ensure designscomply withapplicable regulatory, quality, and documentation standards.
• Perform self-inspection and verification of designs prior to release to manufacturing.
• Ensure designs areoptimizedfor downstream manufacturing processes (milling, printing, finishing).
• Make design revisions and corrections based on internal quality review, customer feedback, or remake requests.
• Maintainaccuratecase documentation, version control, and design records within applicable systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent isrequired.
• A minimum of two (2) years of dental CAD design experience isrequired, 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 ofExocaddesign software preferred.
• Certified Dental Technician (CDT)designationa 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.
• Proficiencyin 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, andmaintainquality 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.