Sr. Development Engineer

VB Spine, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VB Spine is seeking a Senior Development Engineer for VB Vision in Allendale, NJ or Leesburg, VA, with up to 15% travel. You will lead mechanical and electro‑mechanical design efforts for next-generation visualization and navigation platforms, interfacing with surgeons and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (MS preferred), 2+ years in medical device development, CAD skills (SolidWorks/Creo), and knowledge of FDA design controls and ISO 13485.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of product development experience in medical devices.
• Experience with spinal implants, navigation, robotics, or electro‑mechanical systems is a plus.
• CAD proficiency with SolidWorks or Creo.
• Knowledge of FDA design controls and ISO 13485.
• Experience developing design requirements, verification plans, and reports.
• Ability to understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with surgeons to translate needs into design requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive development from concept to commercialization.
• Design and verify mechanical and electro‑mechanical components and subsystems.
• Lead portions of projects and manage workstreams with minimal supervision.
• Develop verification/test strategies and document results per design controls.
• Participate in cadaver labs to evaluate performance and usability.
• Prepare and review DHF deliverables and related documentation.
• Present technical work in design reviews.
• Support product transfer to manufacturing and commercialization.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

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