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 $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 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
- A 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 advance with an industry leading company!
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new OSP (Outside Plant) and ISP (Inside Plant) fiber optic cable assemblies utilizing advanced 3D modeling and analysis software
- Cross functional team leadership interacting with Product Line Managers, Applications Engineers, Market Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Designers and Patent Attorneys during all phases of product development and to support existing products.
- 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
- Coordinate and build engineering prototypes for design verification testing
- Conduct post design verification testing analysis, as needed, to identify potential design improvement opportunities
- Apply DFM/DFA principles (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly)
- Completes 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
Personal Qualities
- Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
- Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in and lead self-directed teams / strong leadership skills
- Strong organization skills; ability to manage multiple projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Product Development Experience
- 3+ years Project Management Experience
- 5+ years of applicable inside plant and outside plant fiber connector and cable assembly product knowledge to include uses, applications, standards, and industry trends
- 3+ years of fiber optic connector design experience
- 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
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment, hybrid work schedule
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
What We Do
Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise and industrial markets as well as several emerging markets. Our products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications.
Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura, Ltd. Of Japan.
