Product Development Engineer - Broadband

America Fujikura Ltd.; Duncan (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fiber optic technology is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead projects from concept to industrialization. The role requires strong engineering skills and teamwork to develop innovative fiber optic products. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and experience in product development. Opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid work schedule are offered.

Benefits

Flexible time off policy

Hybrid work schedule

401K Company match

Professional development programs

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical experience conducting new product development.
• Design experience with multiple manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development engineering projects from concept through industrialization.
• Design and develop new OSP fiber optic connectivity products.
• Conduct product design and testing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• Hybrid: After gaining knowledge of our environment, there is the opportunity for this position to work under our Hybrid schedule working both in the office and remotely
• 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

The Product Development Engineer is primarily responsible for leading product development engineering projects from concept through development, testing and industrialization while following a formal stage-gate process using industry recognized project management practices. The Engineer may work independently on projects or on a team under the direction of a Project Manager.

• Design and develop new OSP (Outside Plant) fiber optic connectivity, management and splicing apparatus products.
• Collaborate with other project stakeholders to develop product specifications and requirements for development projects.
• Conduct product design, detailing and fitment verifications. Develop manufacturing drawings and associated design documentation.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and analyze CAD models to ensure proper fitment of parts within assemblies.
• Coordinate and build engineering prototypes for design verification of fitment and performance testing.
• Lead or contribute to testing, process, materials, capital, and quality improvement projects.
• Define product testing requirements and plans based on industry standards and other relevant inputs.
• Direct post design verification testing analysis, as needed, to identify potential design improvement opportunities.
• Apply DFx principles (Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, etc.).
• Complete DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis).
• 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.
• Gain and apply comprehensive understanding of fiber optic product installation, test and application methods to all new product development projects.
• Provide internal and external customers with product design, applications, and fiber expertise as needed.
• Direct Product Development Designers in design support tasks.
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
• Perform other product development 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
• Flexible - detail oriented and able to quickly adapt under pressure to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or other similar technical discipline)
• Parametric solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
• 3+ years of technical experience conducting new product development
• Design experience with multiple manufacturing techniques (injection molding, sheet metal forming, machining, etc.)
• Substantial experience designing molded plastic parts
• 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

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Fiber Optic industry experience, especially design, development, and/or applications
• Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions and designs
• Experience analyzing patents and drafting invention disclosures
• 5+ years of technical experience conducting new product development
• Project management experience
• Ability to lead new product development projects from concept through design, development, testing and Industrialization while following a formal stage-gate process using industry recognized project management practices
• Substantial to moderate sheet metal part design experience
• Sheet metal and/or polymer sealed enclosure development and testing experience
• Enclosure cable entry sealing technology experience

Working Conditions

• Office environment with some interaction with manufacturing and testing personnel.
• Hybrid office work schedule with 3 days in office nominally. Additional office time may be required as needed by project demands.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25% may be required.