Development Engineer

Location: Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ - HYBRID

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 looking for driven individuals ready to learn quickly, adapt under pressure, and grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Development Engineer performs implant and instrumentation design work and actively participates on multi-functional teams to advance assigned projects through the design/development process. Supports product development throughout the entire product lifecycle. Candidates should ideally be located in or around Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ.

What You’ll Do

• Interface with surgeons to gather input for designs and evaluation of new products
• With supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success
• With supervision, design, develop, modify, evaluate and verify mechanical components for medical devices
• Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required
• Work on problems in limited scope; purposefully learn while gaining experience
• Demonstrate ownership and integrity of work
• Seek to establish collaborative relationships
• Participate in and support cadaver labs to evaluate designs and ensure user needs are met
• Interpret customer needs and understands design inputs
• Understand the product intended use and clinical procedures
• Understand fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which align with regulatory requirements
• With supervision, create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file per company design control procedures
• Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System
• Under supervision, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components for medical devices
• Assist with prototyping and bench testing
• Support problem solving, root cause analysis, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirements.
• Under supervision, conduct research and studies to support product design
• Prepare and review information for invention disclosures and patent applications
• Participate in design reviews
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical or Masters in related discipline
• Co-Op or Internship experience preferred
• Up to 3 years of experience, medical device industry preferred
• Basic understanding of traditional and additive manufacturing processes
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and tools, design principles within a regulated environment
• Basic experience with a parametric CAD package, (ProE, Creo, or Solidworks preferred)
• Basic knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methods
• Basic knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods
• Ability to read and Interpret complex drawings
• Receives a high level of supervision
• Responsible for tasks assigned by project leader
• Sets and manages priorities for self
  
  

Why VB Spine?

We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing team, benefit from peer and executive mentorship, and shape strategy in the dynamic field of medical sales—positioning yourself to influence growth and innovation across the organization.

Compensation

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, with additional factors like territory requirements, qualifications, and performance taken into account. The typical pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 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, skillset, 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