Sr. Development Engineer - ISP Fiber Management Systems & Racks

Afl - Duncan, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Duncan, SC

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Sr. Development Engineer for ISP Fiber Management Systems & Racks is responsible for leading the development, qualification, and industrialization of fiber management systems and rack products for various telecom markets. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that technical solutions meet customer requirements, utilizing a structured Stage-Gate process for product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ISP fiber management panels, modules/cassettes, splice trays, accessories, and fiber management distribution frames using advanced 3D modeling and analysis software.
• Lead cross-functional teams, interacting with Product Line Managers, Applications Engineers, Market Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Designers, and Patent Attorneys throughout all phases of product development.
• Contribute to major testing, process, materials, capital, and quality improvement projects.
• Gain and apply a comprehensive understanding of fiber optic product installation, test, and application methods to all new product development projects.
• Coordinate and build engineering prototypes for design verification testing.
• Conduct post design verification testing analysis to identify potential design improvement opportunities.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly).
• Complete DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis).
• 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 requested, directed or assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Product Development Experience
• 3+ years Project Management Experience
• 3+ years of applicable inside plant or outside plant fiber connector and cable assembly product knowledge
• 5+ years of fiber management system (FMS) and fiber distributions frame (FDF) design experience
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication methods and surface treatment/paint processes
• Knowledge of plastic injection part design methodology and material selection
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and file management systems, SolidWorks preferred
• Knowledge of US Patent System
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Benefits

• Flexible time off policy
• Hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees
• 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!