Sr. Development Engineer

VB Spine; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Ongoing training & professional dev.

Career growth in a fast-paced company

Job summary

VB Spine, a leading orthopedic medical device company, seeks a Senior Development Engineer for VB Vision to advance spinal technology. You will collaborate across R&D, quality, regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing to deliver innovative visualization and navigation platforms.

The role requires a BS in engineering with 2+ years in med device product development and CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/Creo). Travel up to 15% and a dynamic, fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 2+ years of product development experience in medical devices.
• Experience with spinal implants, surgical instruments, navigation, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems.
• CAD proficiency with SolidWorks or Creo.
• Knowledge of FDA design controls, ISO 14971, and ISO 13485.
• Experience developing design requirements, verification plans, and reports.
• Ability to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with surgeons to gather input and translate needs into design requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and PM teams.
• Design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical/electro-mechanical components.
• Lead project workstreams with minimal supervision.
• Develop verification/validation strategies and execute testing.
• Prepare technical documentation and DHF deliverables.
• Present findings in design reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Support product transfer to manufacturing and commercialization activities.
• Apply engineering judgment to solve moderate-complexity problems.

Skills

CAD Software

Design Controls

Risk Management

Systems Understanding

Problem Solving

Communication

Prioritization

Education

BS in Mechanical/BME

MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Senior Development Engineer - VB Vision

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

Company: VB Spine

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll be 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 Senior Development Engineer - VB Vision in our R&D function within the Spine division, you’ll play a key role in the development of advanced VB Vision platforms, working on mechanical and electro-mechanical components as well as the integration of surgical instrumentation with next-generation visualization and navigation technologies.

What You’ll Do:

• Interface with surgeons to gather clinical input, evaluate concepts, and translate customer needs into design requirements and specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management) to advance new product development projects from concept through commercialization
• Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify mechanical and electro-mechanical components and subsystems for medical devices
• Lead portions of product development projects and execute assigned workstreams with minimal supervision
• Develop verification and validation strategies, execute testing, and generate supporting documentation in accordance with design controls
• Participate in cadaver labs to evaluate product performance and usability
• Develop prototypes and work with suppliers on design feasibility, DFM, and manufacturability assessments
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including Design History File (DHF) deliverables, invention disclosures, and patent applications
• Present technical work and recommendations in design reviews and cross-functional meetings
• Support product transfer to manufacturing and commercialization activities
• Apply strong engineering judgment to solve technical problems of moderate complexity

What You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
• 2+ years of product development experience (medical device industry strongly preferred)
• Experience with spinal implants, surgical instruments, navigation, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems is a plus
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo preferred)
• Working knowledge of FDA design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and regulated product development processes (ISO 13485)
• Experience developing design requirements, verification plans, protocols, and reports
• Ability to understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why VB Spine?

We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing R&D team where you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge VB Vision technologies that are transforming spinal surgery and improving patient outcomes.

Compensation:

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 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 expertise, 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