Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II (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’s NPI teams develop products that move from initial design to reliable, scalable production. As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II, you will develop and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and factory layouts. You will partner with Design Engineering, NPI, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and manufacturing partners to identify risks early, resolve technical issues, and prepare products and processes for production.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on collaborative problem-solving and can independently manage defined manufacturing engineering projects and workstreams while engaging senior engineers when broader technical leadership is needed.

Location: Onsite Reports to: Director of Manufacturing Engineering Direct Reports: None

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, equipment, fixtures, and line layouts that meet cost, ergonomic, quality, and cycle time requirements.

• Partner with Design Engineering and NPI teams to identify and address manufacturability, assembly, test, quality, and cost risks throughout product development.

• Support prototype and validation builds, including build preparation, equipment and process readiness, issue resolution, and documentation of results.

• Own assigned manufacturing engineering projects and workstreams, coordinating deliverables and communicating progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to equipment and process issues; implement and verify corrective actions.

• Lead process characterization and optimization using DOE, SPC, and other data-driven methodologies.

• Analyze production and test data to identify trends, variation, yield issues, and improvement opportunities.

• Create and maintain process documentation, including process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, work instructions, and validation records.

• Collaborate with internal teams, contract manufacturers, joint development manufacturers, and equipment suppliers on process capability, equipment requirements, and build readiness.

• Support manufacturing quality methods such as measurement system analysis, GR&R, SPC, and inspection planning.

• Escalate significant technical risks and issues, with clear information on impact, options, and recommended next steps.

• Share findings and lessons learned to improve manufacturing readiness across NPI programs.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field (or equivalent practical experience), with 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, NPI, process, or automation engineering; or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience.

• Experience supporting product development builds, manufacturing process development, or production scale-up.

• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles with the ability to apply them in partnership with Design Engineering.

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, process development, fixture design, or factory layout.

• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, or comparable CAD tools.

• Proficiency with statistical and quality methods such as DOE, GR&R, SPC, and process capability analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to investigating process and equipment issues.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across engineering, operations, quality, and external equipment partners.

• Ability to manage assigned projects and deliverables with appropriate guidance and escalation.

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

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

• 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.

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