Staff Engineer

Location: Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ

About the role

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 Staff Engineer in our R&D function within the Spine division, you’ll perform complex implant and instrument design work, lead large projects, and actively participate on multi-functional teams to advance sustaining projects for commercially available products — including product evolution, regulatory documentation updates, and supply chain continuity.

Responsibilities

• Interface with surgeons and sales representatives to gather input for design and evaluation of product enhancements and sustaining projects
• Utilize advanced knowledge of surgical procedures to develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs
• Independently design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify mechanical components and subsystems for medical devices
• Lead large projects and actively participate on cross-functional design teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management)
• Participate in and lead design reviews as applicable
• Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, including Design History Files, Change Control, Nonconformance & CAPA records, and Regulatory Technical documentation
• Translate user needs into design inputs and specifications and produce complex system-level designs
• Conduct advanced prototyping and testing; develop fixtures for verification testing as needed
• Analyze and correct complex product design issues using independent judgment
• Support Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians
• Prepare and review information for invention disclosures and patent applications
• Mentor others on industry standards, design requirements, test strategies, design controls, risk management, and change control per the Quality Management System
• Identify and support improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology
• Apply knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
• Deliver high-quality results while collaborating across teams to achieve business objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong technical ability to develop and optimize designs for mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles
• High proficiency with parametric CAD packages (Creo or SolidWorks preferred) and strong skills in creating engineering drawings, models, GD&T, and CAE tools
• Adept at applying knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design
• High level of experience and demonstrated proficiency with design controls within a regulated industry
• Moderate project management skills, including building timelines and budgets and monitoring progress
• Ability to communicate moderate-complexity plans and technical information clearly
• Ability to work with a low level of supervision while providing moderate strategic and tactical input
• Responsible for leading large projects

Why VB Spine?

We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing R&D team where you’ll play a critical role in sustaining and evolving innovative spinal implants and instruments that improve patient lives.

Pay

The typical pay range for this position is $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 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

• 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