Development Engineer
About The Position
VB Spine is seeking a Development Engineer to join their high-performing R&D team. This role will provide valuable hands-on experience supporting the evolution and sustainment of innovative spinal implants and instruments that improve patient lives. The Development Engineer will interface with surgeons, collaborate with various internal teams, and design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify components for medical devices under supervision. The position involves participating in cadaver labs, interpreting customer needs, creating engineering documentation, and learning R&D procedures. The role also includes assisting with prototyping, testing, problem-solving, and preparing documentation for intellectual property. The engineer will develop foundational knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements, demonstrating ownership, integrity, and collaborative relationships while managing priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
- 1+ year of experience (medical device industry preferred)
- Basic experience with a parametric CAD package (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
- Fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering practices, design principles, materials, and manufacturing methods (traditional and additive)
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
- Basic knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methods
- Strong willingness to learn, take ownership, and work effectively under supervision
- Ability to set and manage personal priorities in a regulated environment
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred
- Co-Op or Internship experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Interface with surgeons to gather input for designs and evaluation of new and existing products
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams (with supervision) to ensure project success
- Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify components for medical devices under supervision
- Participate in and support cadaver labs to evaluate designs and ensure user needs are met
- Interpret customer needs, understand design inputs, product intended use, and clinical procedures
- Create and refine engineering documentation, including Design History Files, Change Control records, Nonconformance & CAPA documentation, and Regulatory Technical files
- Learn and apply R&D procedures such as design controls, risk management, and change control per the Quality Management System
- Assist with prototyping, bench testing, and support problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Prepare and review information for invention disclosures and patent applications
- Participate in design reviews
- Develop foundational knowledge of industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies aligned with regulatory requirements
- Demonstrate ownership, integrity, and collaborative relationships while managing priorities
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
