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VB Spine

Associate Manager, Engineering

VB Spine, Allendale, New Jersey, us, 07401

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Location: Allendale, NJ or Leesburg, VA

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 a passionate engineering leader who can develop talent, drive product innovation, and guide complex cross‑functional teams from concept through launch. This is a high‑impact role where your leadership will directly influence the next generation of spinal solutions.

What You’ll Do

Manage and develop engineers, designers, project managers, and/or multifunctional teams to advance projects through design, development, and market launch

Coach and mentor direct reports, including annual performance reviews

Oversee resource planning for personnel, equipment, and project allocation

Gather input from surgeons and sales reps to support product design and evaluation

Apply advanced knowledge of surgical procedures to develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs

Lead and/or participate in cross‑functional design teams and large project initiatives

Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Program Management

Contribute to product development from concept through release

Participate in and lead design reviews

Develop and manage key metrics and reporting for senior leadership

Approve verification and validation activities for new designs

Review and approve test protocols and reports

Support regulatory submissions including 510(k), PMA, and CE Mark

Prepare and review information for patent applications

Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency

Ensure alignment with customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive offerings

Mentor others in industry standards, design requirements, and testing strategies

Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, including Design History Files

Enforce adherence to R&D procedures such as design controls and risk management

Maintain strong working relationships with Spine R&D, other divisions, and external partners

Develop and manage departmental budgets and spending

What You Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related), Master’s preferred

6+ years of engineering experience, ideally in the medical device industry

Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred

Proven success in bringing products from concept to market

Experience managing multiple technology projects simultaneously

Expertise in orthopedic or spine product functionality, clinical use, and performance requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing

Experience working with FDA, EU, and international regulatory requirements

Ability to communicate complex technical information and collaborate with surgeons, engineers, and operations teams

Experience working with remote or cross‑site teams a plus

Familiarity with parametric CAD systems (ProE, Creo, SolidWorks preferred)

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; standard office/engineering environment

Why VB Spine? We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, you’ll join a high‑performing engineering team, gain access to peer and executive mentorship, and help shape the strategy behind next‑generation spinal solutions. This role offers the opportunity to significantly influence innovation, product quality, and organizational capability.

Compensation Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, with additional factors like location, qualifications, and performance taken into account.

Typical pay range: $140,000.00 – $155,000.00 annually, plus bonus eligibility.

Final compensation varies based on experience, skillset, and market conditions.

Benefits Include

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing training and professional development

Significant opportunity for growth within a fast‑paced, innovative company

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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