Development Engineer

VB Spine; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Training and development opportunities

Growth within fast-paced company

Job summary

VB Spine is seeking a Development Engineer to design implants and instrumentation, collaborating with R&D, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, and clinical teams. You’ll contribute to product evolution, regulatory updates, and supply chain continuity.

The role requires a Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering background with 1+ year in the medical device field, CAD experience (Creo/SolidWorks), and the ability to work under supervision in a regulated setting. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, Master’s preferred
• 1+ year of medical device experience or Co-Op/Internship
• CAD experience with Creo or SolidWorks
• Fundamental mechanical engineering knowledge
• Ability to read complex drawings
• Basic knowledge of analysis tools and statistics
• Willingness to learn and work under supervision
• Ability to manage priorities in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Interface with surgeons to gather input for designs
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and PM teams
• Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify components for medical devices
• Participate in cadaver labs to evaluate designs
• Interpret customer needs and clinical procedures
• Prepare Design History Files, Change Control, and Regulatory files
• Learn design controls, risk management, and change control
• Assist with prototyping, bench testing, and root cause analysis
• Prepare invention disclosures and patent applications
• Develop knowledge of standards, requirements, and test strategies
• Demonstrate ownership and manage priorities

Skills

Parametric CAD experience

Engineering fundamentals

Reading drawings

Statistics/analysis tools

Ownership & driven

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering or related (Master’s preferred)

Co-Op/Internship experience

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

About this position

Development Engineer
Location: Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ (Up to 15% Travel Required)

Company: VB Spine

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Development Engineer in our R&D function within the Spine division, you’ll perform implant and instrumentation design work while actively participating on multi-functional teams to support sustaining projects for commercially available products — including product evolution, regulatory documentation updates, and supply chain continuity.

What You’ll Do:

• Interface with surgeons to gather input for designs and evaluation of new and existing products
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams (with supervision) to ensure project success
• Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify components for medical devices under supervision
• Participate in and support cadaver labs to evaluate designs and ensure user needs are met
• Interpret customer needs, understand design inputs, product intended use, and clinical procedures
• Create and refine engineering documentation, including Design History Files, Change Control records, Nonconformance & CAPA documentation, and Regulatory Technical files
• Learn and apply R&D procedures such as design controls, risk management, and change control per the Quality Management System
• Assist with prototyping, bench testing, and support problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Prepare and review information for invention disclosures and patent applications
• Develop foundational knowledge of industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies aligned with regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate ownership, integrity, and collaborative relationships while managing priorities

What You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• 1+ year of experience (medical device industry preferred); Co-Op or Internship experience preferred
• Basic experience with a parametric CAD package (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering practices, design principles, materials, and manufacturing methods (traditional and additive)
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Basic knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methods
• Strong willingness to learn, take ownership, and work effectively under supervision
• Ability to set and manage personal priorities in a regulated environment

Why VB Spine? We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing R&D team where you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience supporting the evolution and sustainment of innovative spinal implants and instruments that improve patient lives.

Compensation: Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, technical background, and market conditions.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company