We are Zim Vie, a publicly traded, global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life to our patients by designing, manufacturing, and distributing a comprehensive portfolio of innovative tooth replacement and spine surgery solutions*. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves – their best selves – to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future, and we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!


Job Summary:
Responsible for designing restorative treatment plans utilizing dental CAD/CAM software while also providing a high level of accuracy and quality control of documentation. As a 3D Restorative Designer, you are responsible for all facets of virtual restorative wax-ups and provisional abutment designs. You will be trained to work with advanced dental CAD/CAM software, creating dental implant treatment plans designing surgical guides, and teeth design. It is expected that you will work hard, be a self-starter, and promote our company culture of hard work, eagerness to learn, desire to serve your co-workers, and create a positive and fun work environment.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developed 3D designs on REAL GUIDE, Meshmixer, 3shape and Exocad.
• Develop knowledge in plasty CAD, 3shape, and mesh mixer.
• Production of simple and complex guide design types
• Production of simple and complex 3D models.
• Meet production goals and standards.
• Reviews and enhances 3D designs for existing cases.
• Knowledge of implant manufactures and sleeve sizes.
• Manages documentation, emails, chart notes, external and internal.
• Understand designing guides, limitations, verification windows and develop high-quality designs accordingly.
• Reviews 3D designs and provides recommendations.
• Presents designs to internal teams clearly.
• Participates in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.


Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Dental laboratory Certificate and registrations.
• 3Shape and Exocad experience is a plus.
• 2+ years of working knowledge with dental CAD/CAM design software
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook
• Ability to read and write English at an intermediate level.

Travel Requirements
Up to 10%

• On April 1, 2024, Zim Vie announced the sale of its Spine business to H.I.G. Capital. Candidates hired for this role will be employed by Zim Vie until the legal entity for their location is established and employment transfers to an affiliate of H.I.G.’s new portfolio company, HIGHRIDGE MEDICAL, in the future.

Zim Vie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.


Zim Vie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.

• Requisition ID: 2805