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AFL · 1 day ago

Product Development Engineer

Duncan, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

AFL is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable and accessories, seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their high-performing team. This role involves leading new product development projects and collaborating with various departments to ensure the successful launch of products that drive growth in the telecom market.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Product DevelopmentFiber Optic industry experienceProject ManagementEngineering analysisDFM/DFA principlesEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

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

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

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

Company

AFL

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AFL is a telecommunication company that offers fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories to its clients.

Founded in 1984

Duncan, South Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.AFLglobal.com

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