AFL Telecommunications, LLC
Product Development Engineer- Cable
AFL Telecommunications, LLC, Duncan, South Carolina, United States, 29334
Ridgeview Plant, SC
150 Ridgeview Center Dr
Duncan, SC 29334, USA
What We Offer
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 advancement with an industry leading company!
Job Description This individual will be part of a high‑performing team responsible for the design and development of fiber optic cable products and technologies. This person will be responsible for leading projects that launch the products and technologies that enable AFL to continue its strong growth in new and existing markets.
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
Collaborate with international team on development projects.
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
Hands on development including, running and analyzing 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
Bachelor 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
Experience in tooling design with Solidworks
5+ years of technical experience conducting Product Development
5+ years Project Management Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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What We Offer
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 advancement with an industry leading company!
Job Description This individual will be part of a high‑performing team responsible for the design and development of fiber optic cable products and technologies. This person will be responsible for leading projects that launch the products and technologies that enable AFL to continue its strong growth in new and existing markets.
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
Collaborate with international team on development projects.
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
Hands on development including, running and analyzing 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
Bachelor 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
Experience in tooling design with Solidworks
5+ years of technical experience conducting Product Development
5+ years Project Management Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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