R&D Project Engineer — Medical Devices (Hybrid)

VB Spine; Allendale (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VB Spine is seeking a Project Engineer to join its R&D Spine division, focusing on implant and instrument design, leading small projects, and collaborating across functions.

This hybrid role offers locations in Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ with three days onsite and travel up to 20%. You will help drive sustaining projects, regulatory updates, and supply chain continuity, ensuring product evolution and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (or closely related)
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in mechanical engineering
• GD&T and CAE tools knowledge
• Parametric CAD experience (Creo or SolidWorks)
• Experience applying materials/manufacturing knowledge to design
• Regulated industry design controls familiarity
• Strong technical communication and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Interface with surgeons to gather input for design and evaluation of new and existing products
• Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify mechanical components for medical devices
• Lead design reviews and change control initiatives
• Create and refine engineering documentation (DHF, Change Control, NC/CAPA, Regulatory files)
• Translate design inputs into specifications and sub-system designs
• Develop prototypes and proof of concept options
• Follow design controls, risk management, and NC/CAPA procedures

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical communication

GD&T

CAx/CAE tools

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

VB Spine is seeking a Project Engineer to join its R&D Spine division, focusing on implant and instrument design, leading small projects, and collaborating across functions.

This hybrid role offers locations in Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ with three days onsite and travel up to 20%. You will help drive sustaining projects, regulatory updates, and supply chain continuity, ensuring product evolution and patient outcomes.