AFL
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Product Development Engineer, Experienced
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AFL .
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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Product Development Engineer, Experienced
role at
AFL .
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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