What You’ll Do:
- Interface with surgeons to gather input for product designs, evaluate concepts, and translate customer feedback into design requirements
- Collaborate effectively with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management to ensure successful product development and launch
- Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify components and subsystems for medical devices
- Interpret customer needs and translate them into design inputs and product specifications
- Develop and execute engineering activities in accordance with design control procedures and QMS requirements
- Prepare and submit original or revised Design History File (DHF) documentation for approvals
- Develop verification and validation strategies and execute testing to demonstrate compliance with design requirements
- Participate in and support cadaver labs to evaluate product performance and usability
- Develop prototypes and work closely with suppliers to evaluate designs
- Prepare and review technical information supporting invention disclosures and patent applications
- Present technical work and recommendations during cross-functional team meetings
- Support transfer of products into manufacturing and commercialization activities
- Apply sound engineering judgment to solve technical problems of moderate complexity
What You Bring:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
- 2+ years of experience required; medical device industry preferred
- Experience with spinal implants, surgical instruments, or other mechanical systems preferred
- Experience developing products within a regulated industry preferred
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo preferred)
- Working knowledge of FDA medical device design controls, risk management, and product development processes (ISO 14971, IEC 60601, ISO 13485)
- Experience developing and documenting design requirements, verification plans, protocols, and reports
- Experience designing components and assemblies for manufacturability using traditional manufacturing processes
- Experience supporting prototype builds, bench testing, and design verification activities
- Experience working in cross-functional product development teams
- Ability to read, interpret, and create complex engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments 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 focused on patient-specific and special instrument solutions that enable personalized spinal care and improve 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