Dental CAM Engineer
Monday-Friday
Argen Corporation currently has an exciting opportunity for a Dental CAM Engineer to join a growing, technology-focused and service-oriented team. Do you thrive in a fast- paced and dynamic environment? If you would like to be a part of an organization with an unwavering commitment to quality dental solutions, then explore our career opportunities and get to know Argen.
About Us
Argen is a family-owned and privately held company based in San Diego, CA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that provides high quality dental solutions to dental labs of all sizes. Founded as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has evolved into a dynamic, technology-based manufacturing organization focused on three key business segments, including dental alloys, zirconia, and digital dentistry solutions. Argen continues to invest in innovative product improvement initiatives through its Quality Management System to provide our global customers with affordable, high-performance products and industry-leading excellent service. Argen's products are FDA regulated and ISO certified.
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About the Opportunity
Support, trouble-shoot, and develop processes utilizing computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software and digital technologies in the fabrication, alteration, and repair of crowns & bridges, abutments and removable restoration dental prosthetics. Works closely with other CAD/CAM specialists, manufacturing operators, support functions and customers like dentists, orthodontists, and dental laboratory technicians.
In this role, the successful candidate will:
- Works with production team to meet daily customer demand and production schedules while maintaining the highest quality standards at all times.
- Develops workflows, programs, and tools to improve quality of product and productivity.
- Follows and contribute to company protocols on trouble-shoot, analyzing, and implementing improvements.
- Works closely with other Engineers, Technicians, Manufacturing Operators and Suppliers/Partners to achieve results.
- Follows quality standard product design and manufacturing protocols, and identify and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Inspects equipment and materials to identify any errors, problems, or defects and identify the root cause.
- Contributes to innovative machining and fixture solutions, next generation equipment selection, as well as stay up-to-date with technology changes and industry knowledge.
- Strong understanding of Digital Dental Manufacturing workflow including IOS, 3D Printing (Additive mfg.) and Milling (Subtractive mfg.).
- Fluent in CNC milling strategies using CAM software like DentMill, Millbox, and/or Hyperdent.
- Understanding designing tools and a good understanding of tooling best practices in milling operation.
- Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
- Reviews project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
- Programs CNC milling operations for 3-axis and 5-axis mills to manufacture dental prosthetics.
- Total familiarity with CNC machine operation, processes, best practices, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of CAM toolpath development for optimization of "feeds & speeds" for milling.
- Able to use basic metrology tools (calipers, gauges, ect), read drawings and understanding of GD&T.
- Provides feedback and gives advice to management and team on technical, systems and processes.
- Interrupts and adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree required (or other degree), or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 10-years of Dental CAD/CAM experience required.
- 5-years' experience in a Dental Lab environment required.
- 1 + year of experience in use of digital technologies and devices.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and quality focused.
- Strong Microsoft Office software skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to incorporate feedback from multiple sources into visual designs.
- Ability to adhere to all company policies.
- Ability to travel 20%.
- Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures, and completing on-the-job training.
- 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.
Working for a growing innovative company like Argen means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, Argen is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:
- Health Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Events
- Wellness Programs
- Discounts for home, travel, entertainment, relaxation that includes Mobile phone service, Technology, Airline and Hotel, Theater/Theme Park tickets, Restaurants and so much more!