Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager (Onsite)

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 

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.

The Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineering at Axon has full responsibility over the development of next generation life-saving technology from conceptualization through production, who's work is highly visible to even the most senior executives. Your detailed oversight of engineering design and deliverables is instrumental to the continued growth of the engineering organization. An ideal candidate is someone who is a passionate leader and effective cross-functional collaborator with product managers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing partners. This role is vital to the success of the team and ensuring the safety of the general public for generations to come. The Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineering is a hands-on individual who isn't hesitant to roll up their sleeves and dive into engineering design, CAD modeling, conceptual prototyping, and other engineering activities while also keeping a pulse on the strategic growth of the organization.

What You’ll Do 

Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Reports to: Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

• Lead and inspire a talented team of mechanical engineers to innovate, create, and achieve their full potential in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Oversee the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge mechanical products, systems, and components
• Ensure projects are executed with precision and meet the highest quality standards
• Shape and execute the mechanical engineering strategy that drives our company's mission and vision
• Forge connections with other departments, from marketing to manufacturing, to create a cohesive business strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors
• Regularly communicate project progress, key milestones, and any challenges that arise to senior management
• Utilize creative problem solving skills to lead ideation of new product architectural concepts for subsystem and system level designs
• Construct and analyze high fidelity proof-of-concept prototypes
• Perform detailed mechanical analysis to ensure proper function through FEA, tolerance analysis, testing, and other exploratory means

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 12+ years of product design experience in high-end consumer electronic products
• Minimum 6+ years of leading mechanical engineering teams
• Skilled with building high performing teams
• Proven record of launching high volume consumer electronics concept through production
• Experience with high volume manufacturing and assembly
• 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 part designs, electro-mechanical integration, adhesive bonded joints, metal stamped parts designs, die-cast part designs, and machined part designs.
• 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
• 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 &