QE Test Lab Engineer

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
• 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!

We are seeking a full time Quality Test LabEngineer to join our Quality team in Duncan, SC. The Quality Lab Design Test Engineer will provide technical support for the execution and evaluation of optical, mechanical, and environmental testing of fiber optic cables, connectivity and apparatus testing to ensure compliance to test requirements through development and support of processes, plans, and procedures.

The Engineer will work closely with internal departments such as Operations, Product Development, Process Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and with External Customers to provide them with world class product test and validation support.

This role includes developing measurement systems requirements, developing calibration processes, specifying capital and expense equipment, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the optical, mechanical, and environmental testing of fiber optic cables, connectivity and apparatus for initial qualification / requalification, customer complaints, and cost saving projects.
• Provide technical support to the calibration and testing program in accordance with Quality System requirements.
• Review and interpret complicated specifications and communicate requirements effectively to team.
• Implement, create procedures, and conduct training for new test fixtures and equipment required for product testing
• Source, obtain quote, recommend and purchase required lab supplies, materials and equipment needed to support the testing of fiber optic cables, connectivity and apparatus.
• Configure, implement and deploy test fixtures, testing apparatus and equipment as required by the test specification and verify their appropriateness.
• Assist in scheduling and prioritizing of all daily laboratory testing.
• Ensure the yearly requalification schedule complies with requirements.
• Analyze and interpret test data and communicate results to various levels of the organization.
• Represent the test laboratory during audits and customer type approvals.
• Coordinate and schedule testing by independent laboratories due to capability and/or capacity constraints. Verify test results for compliance to specific parameters.
• Create or revise documents for new and existing practices, test methods, and equipment to define the process for verifying design intent and test product requirements. Ensure accuracy and compliance to documents.
• Train associates to test methods.
• Participate in meetings with design and product engineers to discuss qualification/re-qualification needs and review of test results.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained and a PM program is utilized.
• Execute capital projects to improve laboratory functionality.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in the test areas, including test variability reduction, development of new/improved test methods, and cost reduction.

Personal Qualities

• Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even in the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
• Organizational skills, aggressive drive for performance, and extremely high levels of personal accountability.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing, planning, and presentation skills.
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross functional, multi-cultural environment. Able to work in a team environment and contribute to achieve the required goal.
• Manages own time and works with manager to set priorities.
• Ability to listen actively and effectively in order to train and mentor associates.
• Top 3 to 5 traits that will make the incumbent successful (leadership, analytical ability, resiliency, collaboration, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline required
• 4 + years' experience in manufacturing related industries preferred
• Intermediate Proficiency with 3-D CAD software, Solidworks is preferred
• Basic project management skills
• Technical knowledge of laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.
• A working knowledge of fiber optics and/or cable manufacturing desirable.
• Proficient user of MS Office. Minitab a plus.
• Green-belt or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Experience of working in an ISO-9001 environment preferred.
• Execution of tests in strict accordance with the quality system and requirements.
• Ongoing commitment to advance knowledge in the field of fiber optics, testing, and standards compliance.

Working Conditions

• Able to support off-shift and/or weekend operations.

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)