Full Arch Cad Cam Designer (New York City, NY)
Summary
A senior CAD/CAM designer at a New York dental laboratory who designs full-arch implant restorations (All-on-X, hybrids, crowns, bars) using exocad/3Shape, mentors junior designers, improves digital workflows, and performs quality control. Full-time onsite role paying $32–40/hour.
CAD/CAM Designer – Full Arch Designer - to work with Full Arch Team
Location: New York
Pay: $32.00–$40.00 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Full Arch Designer to join our growing dental laboratory team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience designing full-arch implant restorations and is passionate about producing high-quality, esthetic, and functional restorations. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys mentoring team members, improving workflows, and maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Design full-arch implant restorations, including All-on-X and hybrid prostheses, using CAD software.
- Design crowns, bridges, implant restorations, bars, and other complex restorative cases as needed.
- Review digital scans and prescriptions for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with clinicians and internal departments to ensure successful case outcomes.
- Troubleshoot complex restorative cases and recommend design solutions.
- Maintain high production quality while meeting turnaround times.
- Lead and mentor CAD/CAM designers by providing technical guidance, training, and quality feedback.
- Develop and improve digital workflows and standard operating procedures.
- Perform quality control on completed designs before manufacturing.
- Stay current with advancements in digital dentistry, implant systems, and CAD/CAM technologies.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of CAD/CAM dental design experience, with a strong focus on full-arch implant restorations.
- Advanced knowledge of digital dental workflows and implant prosthetics.
- Experience with CAD software such as exocad, 3Shape Dental System, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of occlusion, esthetics, implant components, and restorative principles.
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining exceptional quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multiple implant systems.
- Familiarity with digital smile design and advanced implant workflows.
- Lean manufacturing or process improvement experience is a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $32.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Opportunities for leadership growth and professional development.
- Collaborative, technology-driven work environment.
- Stable full-time position with a growing dental laboratory.
If you are an experienced digital dental designer with a passion for full-arch implant restorations and leadership, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team committed to excellence in digital dentistry.