Director, Manufacturing Quality

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

Own and elevate the global quality performance of Axons manufacturing ecosystem across internal operations contract manufacturers and suppliers. Drive measurable reductions in COPQ defects and quality escapes while enabling high-volume scalable production. Build a globally consistent data-driven quality system that prevents failures and ensures every product performs in mission-critical environments.

What Youll Do

Location:Work directly onsite with our manufacturing teams in Phoenix AZ
Reports to:Vice President Global Quality
Direct Reports:10 direct reports with a full team of 35-40 individuals

• Own global quality performance across all Axon sites driving measurable improvements in COPQ DPPM FPY and inspection effectiveness with clear accountability
• Identify and eliminate systemic drivers of scrap rework and quality loss ensuring issues are resolved at the root not managed downstream
• Redesign inspection sampling and high-volume test strategies to optimize coverage cost and throughput without increasing risk
• Scale AI-enabled and automated quality systems shifting the organization from reactive inspection to predictive real-time control
• Lead quality infrastructure including QC labs failure analysis and production quality systems to deliver fast accurate and actionable insights
• Drive rapid containment and resolution of quality issues while holding suppliers to a high and enforceable performance bar
• Ensure new products are validated reliable and ready to scale globally without introducing quality risk at launch
• Build and lead a high-performing global team that operates with ownership urgency and data-driven decision-making

What You Bring

• Proven leadership experience in global manufacturing quality within high-volume hardware environments
• Track record of reducing COPQ improving yield and eliminating quality escapes at scale
• Deep expertise in supplier quality failure analysis and production process control
• Experience optimizing inspection and test strategies without increasing risk
• Hands-on experience deploying automation or AI-driven quality systems in production
• Ability to lead across regions influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability
• Strong technical foundation (Mechanical Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)

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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• 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.

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