AFL Global

Product Development Engineer- Cable

AFL Global • $70K — $95K *
Duncan, SC 29334In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science
  • 3+ years of experience in Product Development
  • 3+ years of Project Management experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective time management and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development projects from concept through to industrialization
  • Design new cable products using advanced modeling tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout product development
  • Utilize engineering analysis for data-driven design decisions
  • Conduct major testing and quality improvement projects
  • Develop and analyze experiments for product optimization
  • Coordinate engineering prototypes for design verification

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth within a high-performing team
  • Engagement in innovative product technologies and solutions
  • Collaboration with a diverse cross-functional team
  • Support of environmental and safety policies throughout product development
Full 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
  • 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

Requirements
  • 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 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
  • 5+ years of technical experience conducting Product Development
  • 5+ years Project Management Experience

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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