Lead Fiber Optic Product Development Engineer (Hybrid)

AFL; Duncan (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off policy

Hybrid work schedule

401K match (up to 4%)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life保险混合政策

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AFL in Duncan, SC is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead new product development projects, collaborating with product management, design, and manufacturing to define specifications, schedules and deliverables.

You will apply DFx principles, ensure compliance with ISO-9001 quality standards, and guide prototypes through testing and industrialization while managing scope and IP. Hybrid office schedule with travel up to 10% offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical discipline.
• 8+ years of technical experience conducting new product development.
• Experience with multiple manufacturing techniques (injection molding, sheet metal forming, machining).
• Design experience with molded plastic parts.
• Experience working in an ISO-9001 quality management system.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and teamwork skills.
• Lead new product development projects from concept to industrialization within a stage-gate process.

Responsibilities

• Lead one to several product development projects, depending on scope and resources.
• Collaborate with 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.
• Engage with Product Line Managers to ensure project scope is developed early.
• Direct product design, detailing and fitment verifications; develop manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Direct tolerance analysis and CAD model reviews for proper fitment.
• Direct engineering prototype construction for design verification and testing.
• Define testing requirements and plans based on standards and inputs.
• Direct post-design verification testing analysis to identify design improvements.
• Apply DFx principles and DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Interface with IP counsel and AFL IP leadership to manage IP landscape.
• Interface with cross-functional teams across product management, engineering, quality and manufacturing during all phases.
• Gain understanding of fiber optic product installation, testing and application methods.
• Adhere to AFL environmental, health & safety policies.

Skills

New product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

AFL in Duncan, SC is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead new product development projects, collaborating with product management, design, and manufacturing to define specifications, schedules and deliverables.

You will apply DFx principles, ensure compliance with ISO-9001 quality standards, and guide prototypes through testing and industrialization while managing scope and IP. Hybrid office schedule with travel up to 10% offers growth opportunities.