Spine PRO: Senior Development Engineer

VB Spine, LLC; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Ongoing training and development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VB Spine in Leesburg, VA, is seeking a Senior Development Engineer – PRO Team to drive the design and development of patient-specific implants and instruments. You will engage surgeons, collaborate across R&D, QA, regulatory, and marketing to translate feedback into design inputs and ensure robust product launches.

You will contribute to verification/validation, DHF documentation, and manufacturing transfer while applying design controls and risk management in a fast-paced, growth-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience; medical device industry preferred.
• Experience with spinal implants, surgical instruments, or other mechanical systems preferred.
• Experience developing products within a regulated industry preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo preferred).
• Working knowledge of FDA medical device design controls, risk management, and product development processes (ISO 14971, IEC 60601, ISO 13485).
• Experience developing and documenting design requirements, verification plans, protocols, and reports.
• Experience designing components and assemblies for manufacturability using traditional manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, bench testing, and design verification activities.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development teams.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with surgeons to gather input for product designs, evaluate concepts, and translate customer feedback into design requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify components and subsystems for medical devices.
• Interpret customer needs and translate them into design inputs and product specifications.
• Develop and execute engineering activities in accordance with design control procedures and QMS requirements.
• Prepare and submit DHF documentation for approvals.
• Develop verification and validation strategies and execute testing to demonstrate compliance with design requirements.
• Participate in cadaver labs to evaluate product performance and usability.
• Develop prototypes and work with suppliers to evaluate designs.
• Prepare and review technical information supporting invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Present technical work and recommendations during cross-functional meetings.
• Support transfer of products into manufacturing and commercialization activities.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to solve technical problems of moderate complexity.

Skills

CAD software

Mechanical design

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation & reports

Verbal written communication

Education

BS in Mechanical/Biomedical Eng

MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

VB Spine in Leesburg, VA, is seeking a Senior Development Engineer – PRO Team to drive the design and development of patient-specific implants and instruments. You will engage surgeons, collaborate across R&D, QA, regulatory, and marketing to translate feedback into design inputs and ensure robust product launches.

You will contribute to verification/validation, DHF documentation, and manufacturing transfer while applying design controls and risk management in a fast-paced, growth-focused