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Lead Project Development Engineer – Broadband
AFLLead Project Development Engineer managing multiple product development projects in fiber optic industry. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery while adhering to engineering standards.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading product development projects from concept to industrialization, utilizing strong knowledge of engineering principles, design for manufacturing, and project management practices. Proficient in parametric solid modeling and experienced in managing cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of products.
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Bachelor Of Science In Mechanical EngineeringParametric Solid Modeling (SolidWorks)New Product DevelopmentISO-9001 Quality Management SystemDesign For Manufacturing (DFx)
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Hard Skills
Product DevelopmentDesign Experience With Manufacturing TechniquesMolded Plastic Parts DesignTolerance AnalysisCAD Model ReviewsDFMEA/PFMEAProduct Testing RequirementsEngineering Prototype ConstructionProject Management PracticesStage-Gate Process
Soft Skills
Effective Oral And Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeamwork SkillsTime Management
Industry Keywords
Fiber Optic Product InstallationEnvironmental Health & Safety PoliciesDesign Verification TestingManufacturing DrawingsProject Delivery Performance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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!