Cad Cam Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Dental CAD/CAM Designer.

Location: Birmingham, AL.
Job Type: Full-time, On-site.
Schedule: 8-hour shifts.

A rapidly growing dental laboratory in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Dental CAD/CAM Designer to join its team. The laboratory offers a strong benefits package, long-term stability, and the opportunity to contribute to a growing digital department.

We are looking for a well-rounded, enthusiastic, and organized professional who takes pride in producing accurate, functional, and esthetic restorations and enjoys collaborating with a skilled laboratory team.

• Design dental restorations using 3Shape and/or Exocad .
• Design Crown & Bridge restorations, implant restorations, and more complex restorative cases based on experience.
• Support full-arch, All-on-X, and large reconstructive cases as needed.
• Review digital scans, prescriptions, and case requirements before beginning each design.
• Ensure designs meet standards for anatomy, occlusion, margins, contacts, function, and esthetics.
• Communicate with the laboratory team to clarify instructions and resolve design questions.
• Collaborate with technicians, managers, and clinical partners on complex cases.
• Maintain consistent quality while meeting production deadlines.
• Help improve digital workflows and overall production efficiency.
• Provide guidance to junior team members as appropriate to experience.

• Previous experience as a Dental CAD/CAM Designer in a dental laboratory.
• Strong working knowledge of 3Shape and/or Exocad .
• Experience designing Crown & Bridge restorations.
• Strong understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, margins, contacts, and esthetics.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions and follow detailed case instructions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage case deadlines.
• Reliable, collaborative approach with strong communication skills.

• Experience designing implant restorations.
• Experience with full-arch, All-on-X, or large reconstructive cases.
• Experience assisting with digital workflow improvements or supporting junior designers.

• 401(k).
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Relocation assistance.

Please submit your resume highlighting your dental CAD/CAM experience and proficiency with 3Shape and/or Exocad.