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AFL

Product Development Engineer

AFL, Duncan, South Carolina, United States, 29334

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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 $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. AFL recognizes 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.

Benefits

Flexible time off policy

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

Lead new product development projects from Concept through Design, Development, Testing and Industrialization while following a formal stage-gate process

Design and develop new cable products utilizing advanced modeling tools and engineering principles

Interface with Product Line Managers, Applications Engineers, Market Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Designers during all phases of product development and to support existing products

Apply engineering analysis to make data-driven design decisions

Lead and/or contribute to major testing, process, materials, capital, and quality improvement projects

Gain and apply comprehensive understanding of fiber optic product installation, test and application methods to all new product development projects

Develop, run and analyze experiments for new and existing products, processes, and materials

Coordinate and build engineering prototypes for design verification testing

Write test plans and oversee development and qualification testing

Conduct post design verification testing analysis, as needed, to identify potential design improvement opportunities

Apply DFM/DFA principles (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly)

Provide internal and external customers with product, applications, and fiber expertise as needed

Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL

Perform other product development related duties as requested, directed or assigned

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Engineering or Materials Science

3+ years of technical experience conducting Product Development

3+ years of Project Management experience

Effective oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal, influencing, and teamwork skills

Effective time management and organizational skills

Preferred Skills

Fiber Optic industry experience, especially design, development, and/or applications

Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions/designs (Patents, Intellectual Property)

Process experience in extrusion, stranding, metal forming/welding

5+ years of technical experience conducting Product Development

5+ years Project Management Experience

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Telecommunications

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