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Senior Product Development Engineer - Inside Plant (ISP)

Dallas, TX, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

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Skills

Telecommunications
Professional Development
Training
Life Insurance
ISP
Process Modeling
3D Modeling
Finite Element Analysis
Design Documentation
Prototyping
Performance Testing
Quality Improvement
Product QA
Design For Manufacturability
FMEA
Audio Engineering
Product Management
Software Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Product Design
Science
Mechanical Engineering
Solid Modeling
SolidWorks
Injection Molding
Machining
ISO 9000
Quality Management
Organizational Skills
Development Testing
Collaboration
Teamwork
Cross-functional Team
Communication
Attention To Detail
Product Development
Management
Intellectual Property
Patents
Technical Drafting
Project Management
Optical Fiber
Cabling
Assembly
Optical Fiber Management
Manufacturing
Testing

Summary

Senior Product Development Engineer SME

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 11,000 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 advancement with an industry leading company

Responsibilities

Design and develop ISP (Inside Plant) fiber optic connectivity and cable management products, including splicing tools, process design, and automation using advanced 3D modeling and analysis software (SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis, Mold Flow, etc.)
Collaborate with other project stakeholders to develop product specifications and requirements for complex 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 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) and Mold Flow 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.
Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
Perform other product development related duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or other similar technical disciplines)
Parametric solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred).
8+ years of technical experience conducting new product development.
Design experience with multiple manufacturing techniques (injection molding, sheet metal forming, machining, bonding, 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.
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.

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.
Experience - has a high level of new product development engineering experience and can manage complex projects.

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

Fiber Optic industry experience, especially design, development, and/or applications.
Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions and designs (Patents, Intellectual Property).
Experience analyzing patents and drafting invention disclosures.

Project management experience.
Fiber optic connector and module design experience.
Terminated fiber optic cable assembly and component design experience.
Fiber management enclosure development and testing experience.

Working Conditions

Office environment interacting with manufacturing and testing personnel.
Hybrid office work schedule with additional office time required as needed by project and/or business demands.
Domestic and international travel up to 25% may be required.

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