R&D Engineering Lead, Spine Devices

VB Spine; Allendale (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing training and professional dev

Opportunity to grow within VB Spine

Job summary

VB Spine is seeking an Associate Manager, R&D in a hybrid role based in Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ. You will lead engineers, designers, and PMs, guiding product design evolution, regulatory updates, and supply chain continuity for spine products.

The role requires 6+ years in medical device R&D with supervisory experience, strong CAD skills, and ability to coordinate across regulatory and clinical teams. Competitive compensation is provided along with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred or equivalent relevant experience)
• 6+ years of relevant work experience (medical device industry preferred); previous supervisory experience is a plus
• Demonstrated success in product development, bringing concepts to market, and/or managing R&D sustaining activities, product transfers, NC/CAPA, or remediation
• Experience managing multiple technology projects from inception to launch
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic products (Spine preferred), including clinical issues and performance requirements
• Experience working within international regulatory requirements (FDA, EU, ROW) in the medical device industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong technical writing ability
• Ability to interface effectively with physicians, engineers, and operational personnel
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work with remote teams
• Applied knowledge of parametric CAD packages (Creo or SolidWorks preferred) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and manage direct reports to meet performance objectives and support their professional growth
• Manage resource planning and allocation of personnel and equipment for the product development and sustaining portfolio
• Interface with surgeons and sales representatives to gather clinical input for product design and evaluation
• Utilize advanced knowledge of surgical procedures to drive innovative solutions that meet customer needs
• Lead or actively participate on cross-functional design teams and manage large sustaining projects
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management to ensure project success
• Participate in and lead design reviews and product investigations
• Develop and manage metrics and reporting for senior leadership
• Approve verification and validation activities for product designs
• Support regulatory submissions including 510(k), PMA, and CE Mark
• Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation such as Design History Files and Change Control records
• Mentor others on industry standards, design requirements, test strategies, design controls, risk management, and NC/CAPA processes
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce cost, increase efficiency, and strengthen organizational capabilities
• Develop and manage expense budgets and team spending
• Write annual performance reviews for direct reports
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships across Spine R&D, other VB sites, and external partners

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

CAD (Creo/SolidWorks)

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

VB Spine is seeking an Associate Manager, R&D in a hybrid role based in Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ. You will lead engineers, designers, and PMs, guiding product design evolution, regulatory updates, and supply chain continuity for spine products.

The role requires 6+ years in medical device R&D with supervisory experience, strong CAD skills, and ability to coordinate across regulatory and clinical teams. Competitive compensation is provided along with bonuses and benefits.