Director, Mechanical Engineering

Your Impact

Axon is committed to improving public safety by developing cutting-edge, 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.

Location

Scottsdale, AZ
Hybrid Schedule: In-person Tuesdays through Fridays, remote on Mondays (unless approved workplace accommodation)

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 15+ years of product design experience in high-end consumer or professional electronic products
• Minimum 6+ years of leading mechanical engineering teams
• Skilled with hiring and developing high performing teams
• Proven record of launching high volume electronic product concepts through production
• Experience with high volume manufacturing and assembly processes
• 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 parts, electro-mechanical integration, adhesive bonded joints, metal stamped parts, die-cast parts, and machined parts
• 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 fast-paced, high technology environment with tight deadlines
• Experience designing, fabricating, debugging and testing high fidelity proof-of-concept prototypes
• Experience performing detailed mechanical analysis including kinematics, FEA, tolerance analysis, testing and more
• 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
• Snacks in our offices