CAD Engineer

DCS Dental Lab

Winston Salem, NC

CAM Engineer / CAD-CAM Engineer

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Compensation: Open, based on technical experience and engineering background

About the Role

Our company is seeking a highly technical CAM Engineer / CAD-CAM Engineer to support advanced digital manufacturing and production workflows within a growing dental technology operation.

This role is focused on CAM engineering, toolpath development, workflow optimization, machine performance, and technical problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with advanced CAM workflows, industrial milling, medical manufacturing, or dental manufacturing, and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, precision-driven production environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, solving technical challenges, and working with advanced restorative and implant-related manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize CAM workflows and milling strategies
Create, review, and manage toolpaths for advanced restorative manufacturing
Troubleshoot technical issues related to milling, software, materials, and production workflow
Collaborate with CAD designers, production team members, and leadership to improve manufacturing outcomes
Support machine optimization, software configuration, and workflow consistency
Assist with automation, efficiency improvements, and process development
Analyze production challenges and recommend practical operational improvements
Maintain precision, consistency, and reproducibility across manufacturing workflows
Support the implementation of new digital technologies and manufacturing processes
Assist with quality assurance, technical case review, and production readiness

Qualifications

Prior CAM engineering or advanced milling experience required
Dental, medical manufacturing, or industrial milling experience preferred
Strong understanding of toolpath engineering and digital manufacturing workflows
Experience with implant restorations, custom abutments, bars, or advanced restorative manufacturing preferred
Proficiency in at least two of the following platforms preferred:
Hyperdent
MillBox
Exocad
3Shape
Strong analytical, engineering-oriented mindset
Excellent troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities
Ability to collaborate effectively within a production-focused team environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to manufacturing accuracy
Portfolio, technical case examples, or workflow samples required during the interview process

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is open and based on technical experience and engineering background
Flexible compensation structure available for highly qualified candidates
Medical insurance through Aetna
Dental insurance
Pet insurance
Life insurance
Retirement benefits
Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology
Long-term growth opportunity within an expanding company
Paid 1-2 day onsite working interview process

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically strong CAM or CAD-CAM professional with hands-on experience in toolpath strategy, manufacturing workflow optimization, and advanced milling processes. This person should enjoy solving complex production challenges and helping improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across digital manufacturing operations.

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