Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Axon•Scottsdale, AZ

49d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Axon's Senior Supplier Quality Development Engineer, you'll be a key technical leader ensuring our global suppliers deliver world-class quality across our portfolio - including Conducted Electrical Weapons, Cartridges, and Counter Drone systems. You'll work hands-on with suppliers and internal teams to qualify new partners, drive continuous improvement, and build the quality foundation for our next generation of products. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or Materials Engineering.
5-7+ years in supplier quality, supplier development, or manufacturing engineering in a hardware environment (aerospace, automotive, electronics, or similar).
Strong understanding of QMS frameworks (ISO9001, AS9100, or TS16949) and quality engineering tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, DOE, 8D, Root Cause Analysis).
Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications, and ECOs.
Experience leading supplier audits, PPAP/FAIR submissions, and implementing process capability improvements (Cpk, Ppk, Gage R&R).
Hands-on experience with PCBAs, injection molding, electromechanical assemblies, or metal components.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Due to the nature of work involving ITAR controlled supplier and data, this position requires a candidate to be a U.S. Person defined by U.S. Export Control Laws

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance improvement across Axon's supply base.
Partner closely with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to support new product introductions (NPI) from prototype through production ramp.
Drive supplier readiness reviews and lead DFx, PPAP, and FAIR activities to ensure process and product qualification.
Assess and strengthen supplier inspection capabilities (IQC/OQC/IPQC) and process controls using data-driven quality tools.
Conduct root cause analysis and issue corrective actions (SCARs, NCMRs) to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, cost of poor quality, and improve delivery performance.
Review engineering drawings and manufacturing processes to verify compliance and manufacturability.
Track and report supplier quality metrics to key stakeholders in Operations, Quality, and Program Management.
Support supplier development activities across U.S. and Europe, ensuring smooth NPI to mass production transitions.