Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager Onsite

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fastpaced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Axon is committed to improving public safety by developing cuttingedge innovative technologies. Known for developing the original TASER energy weapon the Axon engineering team is tasked with continual excellence to keep the organization at the forefront of the market.

The Sr. Manager Mechanical Engineering at Axon has full responsibility over the development of next generation lifesaving technology from conceptualization through production whos work is highly visible to even the most senior executives. Your detailed oversight of engineering design and deliverables is instrumental to the continued growth of the engineering organization. An ideal candidate is someone who is a passionate leader and effective crossfunctional collaborator with product managers electrical engineers industrial designers and manufacturing partners. This role is vital to the success of the team and ensuring the safety of the general public for generations to come. The Sr. Manager Mechanical Engineering is a handson individual who isnt hesitant to roll up their sleeves and dive into engineering design CAD modeling conceptual prototyping and other engineering activities while also keeping a pulse on the strategic growth of the organization.

What Youll Do

Location: Scottsdale AZ
Reports to: Vice President Mechanical Engineering

• Lead and inspire a talented team of mechanical engineers to innovate create and achieve their full potential in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
• Oversee the design development and testing of cuttingedge mechanical products systems and components
• Ensure projects are executed with precision and meet the highest quality standards
• Shape and execute the mechanical engineering strategy that drives our companys mission and vision
• Forge connections with other departments from marketing to manufacturing to create a cohesive business strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors
• Regularly communicate project progress key milestones and any challenges that arise to senior management
• Utilize creative problem solving skills to lead ideation of new product architectural concepts for subsystem and system level designs
• Construct and analyze high fidelity proofofconcept prototypes
• Perform detailed mechanical analysis to ensure proper function through FEA tolerance analysis testing and other exploratory means

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (Masters degree preferred)
• Minimum 12 years of product design experience in highend consumer electronic products
• Minimum 6 years of leading mechanical engineering teams
• Skilled with building high performing teams
• Proven record of launching high volume consumer electronics concept through production
• Experience with high volume manufacturing and assembly
• Extensive experience collaborating with and managing overseas development and manufacturing partners
• Knowledge working with PDM/PLM systems
• Experience with change management systems and processes
• Strong DFM/DFA skills with emphasis on part/assembly tolerance management to ensure robust designs for high volume manufacturing
• Knowledgeable in design of plastic injection molded part designs electromechanical integration adhesive bonded joints metal stamped parts designs diecast part designs and machined part designs.
• Proven ability to balance conflicting design constraints through analysis testing and creativity
• Ability to collaborate with peers in a candid cross functional team culture
• Proven success in a fastpaced high technology environment with tight deadlines
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling (CREO preferred) including surface modeling & master modeling

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical Dental Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company meaning compensation is made up of base pay bonus and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 106000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 205000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors such as: level function training transferable skills work experience business needs geographic market and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a longterm view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the wellbeing and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice advances equity values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race creed color ancestry religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please email. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.