Manager, Engineering (Allendale)

Location : Allendale, NJ or Leesburg, VA (Hybrid with ~30% travel)

Company : VB Spine

At VB Spine, were committed to advancing spinal surgery through innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes. Were looking for a Manager, Engineering to lead product development activities, mentor a growing team of engineers, and drive the creation of next-generation spinal implants and instruments. This is a key leadership role for someone with deep experience in medical device product development and a passion for turning concepts into market-ready products.

What Youll Do

• Lead engineering teams in conceiving, developing, and delivering new spinal implants and instruments.
• Manage product development for both new and legacy devices, ensuring alignment with design controls and quality system requirements.
• Provide strategic direction as part of the global R&D leadership team.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff to achieve professional growth and corporate objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Project Management to ensure project success.
• Oversee creation and execution of design reviews, risk management, verification / validation, and test protocols.
• Support regulatory submissions including 510(k), PMA, and CE Mark applications.
• Engage directly with surgeons, inventors, and advisory boards to evaluate concepts, prototypes, and disclosures.
• Evaluate new product proposals and determine feasibility, cost, and resource requirements.
• Guide preparation of budgets, schedules, patent application inputs, and technical reports.
• Represent R&D activities in presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

What You Bring

Why VB Spine?

At VB Spine, youll play a key role in shaping the future of spinal surgery. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation and talent thrive. As part of our team, youll have direct impact on the design and delivery of life-changing medical devices while developing your leadership career in a high-growth, dynamic company.

Compensation

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, with additional factors like qualifications, leadership scope, and market conditions considered.

Typical range : $155,000 $175,000 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives.

Benefits