Product Development Engineer- Energy

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 9000 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