Dedrone New Product Engineer

2 Months ago • 2-3 Years • Product Management • $129,800 PA - $165,490 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Dedrone/Axon NPI Engineer, you will provide Quality Engineering support for Dedrone products, including Dedrone Rapid Response (DRR) and manufactured compute units. You'll lead Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, evaluate design for manufacturability, identify manufacturing bottlenecks, and collaborate with teams to define production test plans. You will be responsible for ensuring the readiness of new products and developing robust quality standards. This role involves working with suppliers and internal manufacturing to ensure proper manufacturing build instructions and test standards are in place. The role requires teamwork and a fast-paced environment in a dynamic environment.
Must have:
  • Lead Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs)
  • Evaluate design-for-manufacturability (DFM) criteria
  • Define production test plans
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field
  • 2-3 years of experience in NPI or manufacturing
Good to have:
  • Experience with consumer electronics manufacturing
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Snacks in our offices

Job Details

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s 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, you’ll 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

As a Dedrone/Axon NPI Engineer, you will be responsible for providing Quality Engineering support for all Dedrone products, including Dedrone Rapid Response (DRR), Dedrone manufactured compute units and additional C-UAS accessories. You will be a key technical leader responsible for working with suppliers and contract manufacturers, in cooperation with Dedrone/Axon Design Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain. You will be responsible for evaluating and enhancing the manufacturing readiness of new products across their development lifecycle. In addition, working closely with Dedrone internal manufacturing to develop robust quality standards and procedures. This role will also require working closely with Product Engineering in successful handover of New Product Introductions (NPIs) and ensuring proper manufacturing build instructions and test standards are in place prior to ramping Production.

Axon is a dynamic, fast-paced environment and we welcome new ideas, team spirit and cooperation across departments. We offer career growth plans for our employees and provide technical training and learning as needed.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) at key product development milestones.
  • Evaluate design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) criteria across mechanical, electrical, and system-level components.
  • Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and propose mitigations early in the development process.
  • Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to define production test plans, process flows, and station layout.
  • Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and final production ramp to ensure factory readiness.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to validate tooling, fixtures, and production methods.
  • Monitor and analyze key process capability metrics (CPK, yield, etc.) to assess production stability.
  • Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for pre-launch production issues.
  • Work closely with product design teams to influence early design decisions with manufacturability insights.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 2–3 years in a New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing engineering, or process development role.
  • Experience with consumer electronics, robotics, or high-tech hardware manufacturing is highly desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
  • Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, schematics, block diagrams and Engineering Change Notices (ECR, ECO) for specific inspection criteria and evaluation
  • Excellent problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills required with thorough Lean Manufacturing concepts and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Excellent written and oral communication in English
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Proficient in selected Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)

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

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's 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 you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t 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.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s 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. We’re 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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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