CAD Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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.