AFL Global

Manufacturing Engineer III

AFL Global • $80K — $95K *
Duncan, SC 29334In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
  • 3+ years in designing/building injection mold tooling
  • Experience with parametric solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks
  • Familiarity with plastic material properties and applications
  • Knowledge of plastic part design practices
  • Experience with mold flow simulation
  • Understanding of plastic part metrology
  • Project management experience
  • Familiar with ISO-9001 quality management system
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective time management and organization

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Development and Design Engineering to improve manufacturability of plastic parts
  • Review and approve new tool designs and modifications
  • Lead design and build projects for injection/compression mold tooling
  • Work with Product Engineering and Supply Chain to implement tooling changes
  • Support engineering and quality during plastic part approval processes
  • Make data-driven design decisions through engineering analysis
  • Develop practical solutions for complex problems and innovate AFL's product portfolio
  • Interface with cross-functional teams throughout product development phases
  • Promote environmental, health & safety policies

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule for qualifying employees
  • Flexible time off policy
  • 401K company match (up to 4% dollar-for-dollar)
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Career advancement opportunities with industry leader
Full Job Description
Manufacturing Technology Engineer - Injection Molding - Tooling

What We Offer:
  • A hybrid work schedule for qualifying employees/positions
  • 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 leader!

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Technology Engineer - Injection Molding is responsible for the design, build, and maintenance of injection and compression mold tooling. The Manufacturing Technology Engineer works closely with Product Development and Design Engineering to optimize the manufacturability of plastic parts. The Manufacturing Technology Engineer will be the primary interface between AFL, the tool maker, and the molder during the tool lifecycle.

Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with Product Development and Design Engineering to optimize the manufacturability of plastic parts, including material selection and feature optimization. Drive the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) of all new parts to be molded.
  • Review and approve new tool designs and modifications
  • Lead projects to design, build, and commission injection and compression mold tooling, including obtaining tooling and part quotes from suppliers
  • Work collaboratively with Product Engineering and Supply Chain to scope and implement changes to released injection and compression tooling
  • Support engineering and quality team during plastic part approval process, including FAI/PPAP IQ, OQ, PQ Validation protocols & Statistical Process Control (Cpk)
  • Apply engineering analysis to make data-driven design decisions.
  • Use sound engineering principles and practices to develop practical solutions to complex problems and to develop new technologies that serve to evolve AFL's product portfolio.
  • 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.
  • Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
  • Perform other engineering related duties 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
  • Detail Oriented - possess strong attention to detail
  • Flexible - able to quickly adapt to changes in priorities and deadlines

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or other similar technical discipline)
  • 3+ years of experience designing and/or building injection mold tooling
  • Parametric solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Knowledge of plastic material properties and applications
  • Knowledge of plastic part design practices
  • Knowledge of or experience running mold flow simulation
  • Knowledge of plastic part metrology
  • Project management experience
  • 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

PREFFERED SKILLS: (NOT REQUIRED)
  • 5+ years of experience designing and/or building injection and/or compression mold tooling
  • 2+ year of experience designing plastic parts
  • Fiber Optic industry experience, especially design, development, and/or applications
  • Metrology

Working Conditions
  • Primary work environment is an office environment
  • Occasional work in tool machine shops and injection molding shop floor operations to support tool builds and acceptance
  • Up to 25% domestic and international travel

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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