Senior Development Engineer - VB VisionLocation: Allendale, NJ or Leesburg, VA (Up to 15% Travel Required)
Company: VB Spine
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
