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.