AFL Duncan , SC 29334
Posted 4 weeks ago
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
Flexible time off policy
A hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!
Responsibilities
Design and develop new OSP (Outside Plant) and ISP (Inside Plant) fiber optic connectivity, management and splicing apparatus products.
Collaborate with other project stakeholders to develop product specifications and requirements for complex development projects.
Conduct product design, detailing and fitment verifications. Develop manufacturing drawings and associated design documentation.
Conduct tolerance analysis and analyze CAD models to ensure proper fitment of parts within assemblies.
Coordinate and build engineering prototypes for design verification of fitment and performance testing.
Lead testing, process, materials, capital, and quality improvement projects.
Define product testing requirements and plans based on industry standards and other relevant inputs.
Direct post design verification testing analysis, as needed, to identify potential design improvement opportunities.
Apply DFx principles (Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, etc.).
Complete DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis).
Apply engineering analysis to make data-driven design decisions.
Use sound engineering principles and practices to develop practical solutions to complex problems and to develop new technologies that serve to evolve AFL's product portfolio.
Interface with cross-functional project teams consisting of product management, application engineering, process and manufacturing engineering, quality, and development engineering during all phases of product development, including ramp-up and release to manufacturing.
Gain and apply comprehensive understanding of fiber optic product installation, test and application methods to all new product development projects.
Provide internal and external customers with product design, applications, and fiber expertise as needed.
Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
Perform other product development related duties as required.
Personal Qualities
Initiative - willingness to take on additional responsibilities
Teamwork - works effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Communication - possess strong written and verbal skills
Flexible - detail oriented and able to quickly adapt under pressure to meet deadlines
Experience - has a high level of new product development engineering experience and is capable of managing complex projects
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or other similar technical discipline)
Parametric solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
8+ years of technical experience conducting new product development
Design experience with multiple manufacturing techniques (injection molding, sheet metal forming, machining, etc.)
Substantial experience designing molded plastic parts
Experience working within an ISO-9001 quality management system
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, influencing and teamwork skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to lead new product development projects from concept through design, development, testing and Industrialization while following a formal stage-gate process using industry recognized project management practices
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
Fiber Optic industry experience, especially design, development, and/or applications
Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions and designs
Experience analyzing patents and drafting invention disclosures
Project management experience
Substantial to moderate sheet metal part design experience
Sheet metal and/or polymer sealed enclosure development and testing experience
Enclosure cable entry sealing technology experience
Substantial to moderate sheet metal part design experience
Sheet metal and/or polymer sealed enclosure development and testing experience
Enclosure cable entry sealing technology experience
Working Conditions
Office environment with some interaction with manufacturing and testing personnel.
Hybrid office work schedule with 3 days in office nominally. Additional office time may be required as needed by project demands.
Domestic and international travel up to 25% may be required.
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