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
We have an aggressive schedule for development and release of next generation De-escalation Devices (aka TASER) products. The OPM group is driving capacity expansion to ensure that new products can be built at scale with high yield and low cost, and we need highly skilled, motivated, technical people to set expectations and drive results from various internal and external factory and design teams. You will be exposed to a wide range of functional teams and activities, and never a shortage of opportunities to make an impact across the organization!
What You’ll Do
Job Description - Operations Engineering Program Manager II
Location: Onsite in Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ office
Reports to: Director, Operations Program Management
Direct Reports: None
- As an Operations Program Manager, you will oversee and drive cross-functional teams to manage manufacturing capacity expansion related to sustaining product lines, manufacturing integration resulting from mergers and acquisitions, or new product introduction
- Collaborate with product design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to understand product specifications and requirements for new product introductions
- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential issues in mass production and develop mitigation strategies.
- Create detailed documentation, including statements of work, test plans, and operating procedures.
- Guide the commissioning and validation of automation equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality requirements.
- Continuously improve automation equipment designs and processes to optimize production efficiency and quality.
- Track and drive all actions to ensure factory readiness for each development build across NPI, manufacturing engineering (fixtures, equipment and processes), test, materials/supply chain, quality, packaging, etc.
- Coordinate design of automated equipment and assembly/test fixtures and equipment
- Create build schedules and drive the execution of qualification builds
- Prepare and manage presentations and reports to high level management
- Perform data analysis and interpretation of test results
- Create and/or drive Design of Experiments (DOE) development and coordination during qualification builds
- Other duties, as assigned
What You Bring
- 5+ years of factory operations management and/or program management
- Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering field
- Join forces - Strong collaboration & communication; experience in bringing teams together to achieve common goals
- Own It - Takes initiative & drives results for complex, multi-functional activities in dynamic and fast-paced projects. Be reliable in executing and delivering results.
- What success looks like for the role and within the team:
- Axon factory ramps mass production with yield and efficiency significantly higher than existing products
- Capacity expansion is completed on time
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
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.
