Development Engineer

Location: Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ (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 Development Engineer in our R&D function within the Spine division, you’ll perform implant and instrumentation design work while actively participating on multi-functional teams to support sustaining projects for commercially available products — including product evolution, regulatory documentation updates, and supply chain continuity. What You’ll Do Interface with surgeons to gather input for designs and evaluation of new and existing productsCollaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams (with supervision) to ensure project successDesign, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify components for medical devices under supervisionParticipate in and support cadaver labs to evaluate designs and ensure user needs are metInterpret customer needs, understand design inputs, product intended use, and clinical proceduresCreate and refine engineering documentation, including Design History Files, Change Control records, Nonconformance & CAPA documentation, and Regulatory Technical filesLearn and apply R&D procedures such as design controls, risk management, and change control per the Quality Management SystemAssist with prototyping, bench testing, and support problem-solving and root cause analysisPrepare and review information for invention disclosures and patent applicationsParticipate in design reviewsDevelop foundational knowledge of industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies aligned with regulatory requirementsDemonstrate ownership, integrity, and collaborative relationships while managing priorities What You Bring Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred)1+ year of experience (medical device industry preferred); Co-Op or Internship experience preferredBasic experience with a parametric CAD package (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)Fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering practices, design principles, materials, and manufacturing methods (traditional and additive)Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawingsBasic knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methodsStrong willingness to learn, take ownership, and work effectively under supervisionAbility to set and manage personal priorities in a regulated environment Why VB Spine? We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing R&D team where you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience supporting the evolution and sustainment of innovative spinal implants and instruments that improve patient lives. Compensation Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 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 background, and market conditions. Benefits Include Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off (PTO) and holidaysOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesOpportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company