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 fast-paced 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
You will play a pivotal role in strengthening and scaling Axons global supplier quality strategy across newly integrated and future acquisitions. By ensuring supplier readiness driving continuous improvement and partnering cross-functionally during new product introductions you will directly influence product reliability operational efficiency and speed to market. Your work will help reduce risk improve manufacturing scalability and elevate supplier performance across the U.S. and Europe enabling Axon to integrate acquisitions seamlessly while maintaining the highest standards of quality and execution.
What Youll Do:
Location: Scottdale AZ with 30-40% travel to Germany Virginia and Ohio
Reports to: Senior Director Global Supplier Quality
Direct Reports: none
- Lead supplier qualification audits and ongoing performance improvement across all Axon M&A entities including Dedrone Prepared Fusus Interview Kits and future acquisitions.
- Partner closely with Design Engineering Supply Chain and Manufacturing to support new product introductions (NPI) from prototype through production ramp.
- Drive supplier readiness reviews and lead DFx PPAP and FAIR activities to ensure robust process and product qualification.
- Assess and strengthen supplier inspection capabilities (IQC OQC IPQC) and process controls using data-driven quality tools
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions (SCARs NCMRs) to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects cost of poor quality and improve delivery performance.
- Review engineering drawings and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance manufacturability and scalability.
- Track analyze and report supplier quality metrics to key stakeholders across Operations Quality and Program with cross-functional Quality teams to support supplier development activities across the U.S. and Europe enabling smooth transitions from NPI to mass production for M&A entities.
What You Bring
- 15 years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality Supplier Development Manufacturing Quality or Operations Engineering within complex regulated or high-reliability industries.
- Demonstrated expertise in supplier qualification audits and global supplier performance management including experience supporting multi-site and international supply chains.
- Deep experience leading NPI supplier readiness from prototype through production ramp including DFx process validation PPAP FAIR and risk mitigation planning.
- Strong command of quality systems and tools including root cause analysis (8D 5-Why Fishbone) statistical methods (SPC Cp/Cpk) PFMEA control plans and structured corrective action (SCAR/NCMR).
- Proven ability to assess and improve supplier inspection systems (IQC IPQC OQC) and manufacturing process controls using data-driven approaches.
- Experience working closely with Design Engineering Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability scalability and cost-effective production.
- Demonstrated success driving measurable improvements in supplier quality cost of poor quality (COPQ) yield and on-time delivery.
- Strong technical capability reviewing engineering drawings GD&T tolerance analysis and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance and robustness.
- Experience supporting or integrating M&A entities new suppliers or rapidly scaling product lines in dynamic environments.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers cross-functional leaders and executive stakeholders without direct authority.
- Willingness and ability to travel 3040% domestically and internationally.
- Passion for Axons mission Protect Life and a commitment to building world-class resilient supply chains that enable it.
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
Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term 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.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access deletion or exercise other CCPA rights ator via ourAxon Privacy Web Form. For more information please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of ourApplicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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 persp...
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 fast-paced 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
You will play a pivotal role in strengthening and scaling Axons global supplier quality strategy across newly integrated and future acquisitions. By ensuring supplier readiness driving continuous improvement and partnering cross-functionally during new product introductions you will directly influence product reliability operational efficiency and speed to market. Your work will help reduce risk improve manufacturing scalability and elevate supplier performance across the U.S. and Europe enabling Axon to integrate acquisitions seamlessly while maintaining the highest standards of quality and execution.
What Youll Do:
Location: Scottdale AZ with 30-40% travel to Germany Virginia and Ohio
Reports to: Senior Director Global Supplier Quality
Direct Reports: none
- Lead supplier qualification audits and ongoing performance improvement across all Axon M&A entities including Dedrone Prepared Fusus Interview Kits and future acquisitions.
- Partner closely with Design Engineering Supply Chain and Manufacturing to support new product introductions (NPI) from prototype through production ramp.
- Drive supplier readiness reviews and lead DFx PPAP and FAIR activities to ensure robust process and product qualification.
- Assess and strengthen supplier inspection capabilities (IQC OQC IPQC) and process controls using data-driven quality tools
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions (SCARs NCMRs) to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects cost of poor quality and improve delivery performance.
- Review engineering drawings and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance manufacturability and scalability.
- Track analyze and report supplier quality metrics to key stakeholders across Operations Quality and Program with cross-functional Quality teams to support supplier development activities across the U.S. and Europe enabling smooth transitions from NPI to mass production for M&A entities.
What You Bring
- 15 years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality Supplier Development Manufacturing Quality or Operations Engineering within complex regulated or high-reliability industries.
- Demonstrated expertise in supplier qualification audits and global supplier performance management including experience supporting multi-site and international supply chains.
- Deep experience leading NPI supplier readiness from prototype through production ramp including DFx process validation PPAP FAIR and risk mitigation planning.
- Strong command of quality systems and tools including root cause analysis (8D 5-Why Fishbone) statistical methods (SPC Cp/Cpk) PFMEA control plans and structured corrective action (SCAR/NCMR).
- Proven ability to assess and improve supplier inspection systems (IQC IPQC OQC) and manufacturing process controls using data-driven approaches.
- Experience working closely with Design Engineering Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability scalability and cost-effective production.
- Demonstrated success driving measurable improvements in supplier quality cost of poor quality (COPQ) yield and on-time delivery.
- Strong technical capability reviewing engineering drawings GD&T tolerance analysis and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance and robustness.
- Experience supporting or integrating M&A entities new suppliers or rapidly scaling product lines in dynamic environments.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers cross-functional leaders and executive stakeholders without direct authority.
- Willingness and ability to travel 3040% domestically and internationally.
- Passion for Axons mission Protect Life and a commitment to building world-class resilient supply chains that enable it.
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
Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term 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.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access deletion or exercise other CCPA rights ator via ourAxon Privacy Web Form. For more information please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of ourApplicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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