AFL · 7 hours ago
Product Development Drafter
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expAFL is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable and accessories, providing engineering and installation services for major telecom customers. The Product Development Drafter will support design engineers in developing new fiber optic products, create detailed manufacturing drawings, and coordinate engineering prototypes for design verification.
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Responsibilities
Support Design Engineers in the development of new ISP (Inside Plant) fiber optic connectivity, cable management, and splicing apparatus products
Conduct product design, detailing and fitment verifications. Develop detailed manufacturing drawings and associated design documentation from concept to full release
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
Conduct post design verification testing analysis, as needed, to identify potential design improvement opportunities
Apply engineering analysis to make data-driven design decisions
Apply DFx principles (Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, etc.)
Contribute to DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis)
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
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, product renderings, 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
Qualification
Required
2-year degree in Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Design, etc.) or other similar technical discipline/equivalent experience
Parametric solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
3+ years of technical experience as relates to product development and detailed product documentation
Design experience with multiple manufacturing techniques (injection molding, sheet metal forming, machining, etc.)
Substantial experience designing high precision molded plastic parts
Experience in applying GD&T principles and adhering to the ANSI Y14.5 standard for dimensioning and tolerancing in drawing creation
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
Preferred
Fiber Optic industry experience, especially design, development, and/or applications
Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions and designs
Experience working within an intellectual property sensitive competitive environment
5+ years of technical experience conducting new product development and documentation
Project management experience
Substantial to moderate plastic fiber optic related part design experience
Benefits
Flexible time off policy
Hybrid: After gaining knowledge of our environment, there is the opportunity for this position to work under our Hybrid schedule working both in the office and remotely
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!
Company
AFL
AFL is a telecommunication company that offers fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories to its clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Marc Bolick
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