Product Development Engineer - Broadband

AFL Telecommunications, LLC; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL Telecommunications, a leader in fiber optic technology, is seeking a Product Development Engineer at its Duncan, SC facility. The successful candidate will lead product development projects, collaborating with engineering teams while utilizing their strong project management skills. This role offers professional growth opportunities and is critical to our company's ongoing success in the telecommunications industry.

Benefits

Flexible time off policy

401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)

Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical experience in Product Development.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects through various phases.
• Design and develop cable products utilizing advanced modeling tools.
• Conduct testing and analysis for product improvements.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical analysis skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelors of Science in Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Ridgeview Plant, SC
150 Ridgeview Center Dr
Duncan, SC 29334, USA

Ridgeview Plant, SC
150 Ridgeview Center Dr
Duncan, SC 29334, USA

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity

• 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 advance with an industry leading company

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

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