CAD Designer III - Charlotte, NC at Dentsply Sirona in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona's products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona's global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company's shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

Bringing out the best in people

As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we're looking for the best to join us.

Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to:

Develop faster - with our commitment to the best professional development.

Perform better - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture.

Shape an industry - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.

Make a difference -by helping improve oral health worldwide.

This position is responsible for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and development of new primary packaging and mechanical delivery systems for dental restorative products that improve the efficiency of dental procedures and the application of restorative materials. Under limited supervision, they will create product layouts and prepare assembly and detailed drawings, with guidance from R&D Engineers, Scientists and Managers. The incumbent will develop unique mechanical designs and will assist in reviewing and providing feedback on designs from technical team members. The CAD Designer will analyze assemblies for form, fit and function including tolerances and interference using engineering reference materials and software. This person will also be responsible for creating and maintaining material specifications, bill-of-materials and performing other related work as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position reports to the Senior R&D Manager, Delivery Systems at the Global Innovation Center, a new state of the art R&D facility for developing professional dental products
• Creates complex part designs, layouts, detail and assembly drawings for new or existing products, test equipment, tools, fixtures, gauges, etc.
• Understands complex mechanical and electro/mechanical systems and schematics
• Proficient to expert drafting skills with 3-D modeling software: SolidWorks, ProE or similar software
• Proficient drafting skills with 2-D modeling software: AutoCAD
• Analyze various design requirements, recommends possible solutions or alternate constructions
• Uses 3D printers to generate models for engineering, clinical and marketing analysis
• Works with 3rd party service bureaus to obtain rapid prototypes and tooling when required
• Creates 2D photo realistic renderings for presentations and evaluation
• Prepares all drawings and changes in accordance with divisional standards and procedures
• Able to evaluate materials, parts, and products for use in new or existing designs
• Prepares written reports and memoranda as needed to fulfill assignments
• Manages a drawing and part number system and creates specification documents
• Implement and manage design changes through the Dentsply Quality System
• Basic knowledge of engineering math including trigonometry, basic algebra and engineering handbook calculations
• Solid understanding of 3D drafting techniques including complex surfaces and motion analysis
• Assists Engineers design, develop, and create test protocols for testing new product designs
• Advanced knowledge of geometric tolerancing to ANSI Y14.5 standards
• Proficient with dimensioning parts and assemblies as well as geometric tolerancing and analysis
• Plan and prepare preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches or other drawings
• Participate in cross functional teams that investigate new product ideas and failure analysis
• Able to recommend cost savings with new materials, designs or assembly procedures
• Obtains quotations for materials, tooling and sample materials from outside suppliers
• Identifies potential suppliers for new materials and processes
• Assists with design reviews and provides feedback to cross-functional teams
• Presents design options and technical data in report form or PowerPoint presentations
• Maintains knowledge of current developments in CAD, mechanical design, and product technology.
• Working knowledge of plastic materials, properties, part design, mold construction and gating technologies
• Working knowledge of machined metal components and fasteners
• Working knowledge of various methods of joining similar and dissimilar materials for assembly
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and be flexible when priorities change
• Experience with medical products preferred
• Aids other functional departments in support of new product development and research
• Other duties as assigned

Background and Experience Required:

• Education:
  
  
  • Associate Degree in Engineering or related field; with significant experience in Computer Aided Drafting and Design.
  
  
• Certifications/Licensing:
  
  
  • Certified SolidWorks Associate or better
  • SolidWorks Surfacing, Drawing Tools, Simulation, Additive Manufacturing and Rendering certificates preferred
  
  
• Years and Type of Experience:
  
  
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in product development, mechanical design or R&D
  • Demonstrated ability to independently create complex mechanical designs and assemblies
  • Experienced skills in designing injection molded parts
  • Demonstrated ability to work with 3rd party suppliers
  • Experience transitioning from design concept to finished design, including layouts, tolerance analysis and detail drawings
  • Familiarity with electrical and mechanical components and symbols
  • The ability to evaluate electromechanical systems, read and interpret schematics and drawings
  • Working knowledge of MS Office suite, (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) or similar software packages for recording/retrieving data and preparing reports
  • Good communication skills, both orally and written, at all levels of an organization
  • Good organizational skills
  • Attention to detail and appreciation of deadlines
  • Ability to prioritize projects
  
  

• Key Required Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities:
  
  
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability prepare and give effective presentations on complex topics
  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to apply and understand mathematical and statistical concepts of moderate complexity
  • REASONING ABILITY - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
  
  

DentsplySirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in DentsplySirona.

If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to careers@dentsplysirona.com. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Request" in the subject.