Hybrid Product Development Designer – Broadband

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About the role

  • Product Development Designer supporting fiber optic connectivity product development at AFL. Engaging in design projects, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new OSP (Outside Plant) fiber optic connectivity, management and splicing apparatus products.
  • 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.
  • Conduct post design verification testing analysis, as needed, to identify potential design improvement opportunities.
  • Apply engineering analysis to make data-driven design decisions.
  • Apply DFx principles (Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, etc.).
  • Contribute to DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis).
  • 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.
  • Serve as a CAD and CAD file database administrator for the local working team.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Parametric solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
  • New product development experience
  • Design experience with multiple manufacturing techniques (injection molding, sheet metal forming, machining, etc.)
  • Molded plastic part design knowledge
  • Experience working within an ISO-9001 quality management system
  • Strong interest or aptitude in providing CAD software and file management support as well as providing CAD user support
  • Strong knowledge of engineering drawing principles and practices
  • Tolerance analysis and part fitment evaluation experience
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing and teamwork skills
  • Effective time management and organizational skills

Benefits

  • 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!

Job title

Product Development Designer – Broadband

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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