AFL Global

Lead Project Development Engineer - Broadband - (Hybrid Office Schedule)

AFL Global • $90K — $120K *
Duncan, SC 29334Hybrid
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
  • 8+ years of technical experience in new product development
  • Design experience with various manufacturing techniques (injection molding, etc.)
  • Significant expertise in designing molded plastic parts
  • Experience within an ISO-9001 quality management system
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lead projects using a formal stage-gate process

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple product development projects based on scope and resources
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design project specifications and requirements
  • Ensure project delivery meets performance metrics for schedule, quality, and technical leadership
  • Engage with Product Line Managers for effective project scope development
  • Direct product design and manufacturing drawing development
  • Conduct tolerance analyses and CAD reviews for assembly fitment
  • Lead engineering prototype construction and testing analysis to improve design

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with three days in office
  • Opportunity for domestic and international travel up to 10%
  • Engage in a culture of safety, health, and environmental compliance
  • Collaborative teamwork with cross-functional project teams
  • Access to continuous improvement and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Lead one to several product development projects, depending on project scope and available resources.
  • Collaborate with other project stakeholders to develop product specifications, requirements, project plans and schedules for complex development projects.
  • Accountable for project delivery performance (schedule), quality (deliverables) and technical leadership (engineering principles and practices as well as engineering design oversight) via established performance metrics.
  • Engage with Product Line Managers to ensure project scope is effectively developed early in the project lifecycle.
  • Direct product design, detailing and fitment verifications. Direct development of manufacturing drawings and associated design documentation.
  • Direct tolerance analysis and CAD model reviews to ensure proper fitment of parts within assemblies.
  • Direct engineering prototype construction for design verification of fitment and performance testing.
  • Define product testing requirements and plans based on industry standards and other relevant inputs.
  • Direct post design verification testing analysis, as needed, to identify potential design improvement opportunities.
  • Direct DFx principles (Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, etc.).
  • Direct DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis).
  • Interface with intellectual property (IP) counsel and AFL IP leadership to understand project IP landscape - directing the design to a satisfactory IP clearance position. Develop IP subject matter proficiency to for assigned projects.
  • 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, including ramp-up and release to manufacturing.
  • Gain and apply comprehensive understanding of fiber optic product installation, test and application methods to all new product development projects.
  • Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
  • Perform other project leadership tasks as required.

Personal Qualities
  • Initiative - willingness to take on additional responsibilities
  • Teamwork - works effectively in a cross-functional team environment
  • Communication - possess strong written and verbal skills
  • Flexible - detail oriented and able to quickly adapt under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Experience - has a high level of new product development engineering experience and is capable of managing complex projects
  • Accountability - willingness to accept accountability for project schedule, quality performance and design robustness.
  • Continual Improvement - eager to continually improve processes to achieve higher levels of performance and quality

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or other similar technical discipline)
  • Parametric solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
  • 8+ years of technical experience conducting new product development
  • Design experience with multiple manufacturing techniques (injection molding, sheet metal forming, machining, etc.)
  • Substantial experience designing molded plastic parts
  • 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
  • Ability to lead new product development projects from concept through design, development, testing and Industrialization while following a formal stage-gate process using industry recognized project management practices
  • Prior product development project experience - including being accountable for project schedule performance and quality of deliverables

Preferred Skills (Not Required)
  • Fiber Optic industry experience, especially in design, development, and/or applications
  • Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions and designs
  • Experience analyzing patents and drafting invention disclosures
  • Project management professional certification

Working Conditions
  • Office environment with some interaction with manufacturing and testing personnel.
  • Hybrid office work schedule with 3 days in office nominally. Additional office time may be required as needed by project demands.
  • Domestic and international travel up to 10% may be required.

About AFL Global

AFL Global is a leading provider of integrated solutions in the fiber optics industry. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including fiber optic cable, connectivity, and accessories, as well as engineering, installation, and maintenance services. AFL Global serves a variety of industries, including telecommunications, broadband, electric utility, and enterprise.
Learn more about AFL Global
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1984
* Ladders Estimates

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