Staff Engineer Location: Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ 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 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. What You’ll Do: • 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 What You Bring: • 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. Compensation: Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. 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 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