Sr. DFx Engineering Program Manager II

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Your Impact

We have an aggressive schedule for development and release of next generation devices, including robotics platforms. The NPI group is driving changes to ensure that new products can be built at scale with high yield and low cost, and we need highly skilled, motivated, technical engineers to set expectations and drive results from various internal and external factory and design teams. You’ll work with a wide range of functional teams and always have opportunities to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Location: Onsite in Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ office
Reports to: Director, NPI Engineering
Direct Reports: None

Job Title: Sr Dfx Engineering Program Manager II

As a Sr DFx Engineering Program Manager II, you will play a key technical role in the development and launch of new products, supporting the Engineering Program Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure designs are ready for scale. You’ll be deeply involved in prototype builds, factory readiness, and the development of automation and test systems—bringing a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering, DFM/DFA, and hands-on technical execution.
This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of product design, manufacturing, and automation—and enjoys getting into the details to make products scalable, efficient, and robust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Engineering Program Manager in planning and executing builds through Axon’s Product Lifecycle (APL) including System Prototype (SP), Engineering Validation (EVT), Design Validation (DVT), and Production Validation (PVT).
• Ensure new product designs are scalable and manufacturable by driving DFM and DFA activities with design engineering teams.
• Lead the development and coordination of assembly/test processes, including process flow, fixture design, automation systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis on assembly jigs and fixtures to ensure product conformance.
• Provide hands-on support in the design of tools, jigs, and factory layouts using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize manufacturing processes and validate critical parameters.
• Collaborate with Axon Manufacturing, contract manufacturers (CMs) and joint development manufacturers (JDMs) to align on process capabilities, equipment requirements, and build readiness.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in diversity of processes including leak testing, fixture design, B2B connections, adhesives, welding, etc. Direct or guide process decisions throughout SP and EVT phases.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions during development builds and early production phases.
• Track factory readiness across engineering, test, automation, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Conduct risk assessments and help implement mitigation strategies for production issues.
• Analyze production data and test results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with preparing technical reports, build summaries, and presentations for internal teams and leadership.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Hazard Analysis, and other critical documents.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• 10 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or automation engineering (preferably in electronics, consumer hardware and automotive devices).
• Relevant product experience: robotics, radar sensing, lasers, active vision alignment, servos, military applications, projectiles, propulsion devices and electronic ignition systems.
• Track record of successful product launches in a technical role, preferably in consumer electronics or similar field.
• Proficient with DFM principles, fixture design, SolidWorks (or other CAD tools), and hands-on problem-solving—preferably in consumer electronics manufacturing.
• Experienced in SMT (surface mount technology), FATP (Final Assembly, Test and Packaging), Flexibl