Lead Project Development Engineer - Broadband - (Hybrid Office Schedule)

America Fujikura Ltd

Duncan, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Broadband, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Calendar Management, Category Management, Communication Skills, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design For Excellence (DFX), Design Services, Design Verification, Design for Assembly (DFA), Detail Oriented, Documentation, Engineering, Environmental Health, Failure Analysis, Fiber Optic Cable, IP (Internet Protocol), ISO 9001, Industry Standards, Injection Molding, Intellectual Property (IP), Intellectual Property Development, Interpersonal Skills, Invention Disclosures, Leadership, Life Insurance, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Methods, Mechanical Engineering, Metalworking, Model Review, Organizational Skills, Patent Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Testing, Plastics Design, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Engineering, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Management, Product Testing, Project Development, Project Engineering, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Requirements Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Software Engineering, Solid Modeling, SolidWorks, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Time Management, Tolerance Analysis, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Duncan, SC

POSTED

1 day ago

About the Company

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 $3 Billion in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 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 a 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!

Responsibilities

Lead one to several product development projects, depending on project scope and available resources.
Collaborate with other project 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 (engineering principles and practices as well as engineering design oversight) via established performance metrics.
Engage with Product Line Managers to ensure project scope is effectively developed early in the project lifecycle.
Direct product design, detailing and fitment verifications. Direct development of manufacturing drawings and associated design documentation.
Direct tolerance analysis and CAD model reviews to ensure proper fitment of parts within assemblies.
Direct engineering prototype construction for design verification of fitment and performance testing.
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.
Direct DFx principles (Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, etc.).
Direct DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis).
Interface with intellectual property (IP) counsel and AFL IP leadership to understand project IP landscape - directing the design to a satisfactory IP clearance position. Develop IP subject matter proficiency to for assigned projects.
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.
Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
Perform other project leadership tasks 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
Experience - has a high level of new product development engineering experience and is capable of managing complex projects
Accountability - willingness to accept accountability for project schedule, quality performance and design robustness.
Continual Improvement - eager to continually improve processes to achieve higher levels of performance and quality

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or other similar technical discipline)
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, 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
Prior product development project experience - including being accountable for project schedule performance and quality of deliverables

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

Fiber Optic industry experience, especially in design, development, and/or applications
Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions and designs
Experience analyzing patents and drafting invention disclosures
Project management professional certification

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 10% may be required.