AFL Global

Product Development Engineer- Hardware

AFL Global • $80K — $110K *
Duncan, SC 29334In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Materials Science
  • 5+ years of technical experience in Product Development
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient interpersonal and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead new product development from concept to industrialization using a formal stage-gate process
  • Design and develop products with advanced modeling tools and engineering principles
  • Interface with cross-functional teams during all product development phases
  • Collaborate with international teams on development projects
  • Conduct data-driven engineering analyses for design decisions
  • Oversee major testing and quality improvement projects
  • Coordinate and fabricate engineering prototypes for testing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Supportive and inclusive company culture
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote work options
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Hardware Product Development Engineer will be part of a high-performing team responsible for the design and development of hardware products and technologies for the utility and telecom industries. 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 products utilizing advanced modeling tools and engineering principles.
  • Interface with Product Line Managers, Applications Engineers, Market Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Designer, Test Lab Engineers, Engineering Technicians during all phases of product development and to support existing products
  • Collaborate with international team on development projects.
  • 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 hardware product installation, test, and application methods to all new product development projects
  • Hands on development including running and analyzing 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 hardware expertise as needed
  • Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL
  • Perform other development related duties as requested, directed or assigned

Personal Qualities
  • Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve in even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
  • Team Player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross functional, multi-cultural environment.
  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively at all levels of the business (shop floor to upper management)
  • Strong Organization skills; ability to manage multiple projects and organize inputs through stage gate process.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; research and data minded on the front end of analyses.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Materials Science.
  • 5+ years of technical experience conducting Product Development
  • 5+ 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
  • Electrical Utility industry experience, especially design, development, and/or applications
  • Fiber Optic industry experience, especially design, development, and/or applications
  • Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions/designs (Patents, Intellectual Property)
  • Process experience in castings, extrusion, stranding, metal forming/welding
  • Experience in tooling design with Solidworks
  • Initiative-taker with a drive to research and investigate industry trends, standards, and manufacturing methods
  • Experience with statistical process control and statistical analysis
  • Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

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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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