Senior NPI Program Manager at Axon

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 build and ship products for law enforcement and the communities they serve on a national and global scale. You will be leading the development of the technology that will change society as a whole, while furthering Axon’s mission of Protect Life and Capture Truth. Our programs are driven on aggressive schedules for the development and release of next generation De-escalation Devices (aka TASER) products. The NPI team is driving factory readiness to ensure that new products can be built at scale with high yield and low cost. We are seeking 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 to develop cutting edge products and processes from start to finish while balancing complex tradeoffs. You will need to be agile, adaptive and creative to find the best solutions for the most critical products – to get to the best products in the market. What You’ll Do Location: Onsite in Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ office Reports to: Director, Engineering Program Management (CEW) Direct Reports: None • As the NPI Program Manager, you will lead and drive cross-functional teams to prepare and manage prototype builds, as well as prepare and scale the production lines to support mass production at contract manufacturer(s) • Partner closely with the Engineering Program Managers, DFx Engineers, Test Engineers, Quality, Supply Chain to track and drive all actions to ensure factory readiness for each development build (i.e., fixtures, equipment, processes, manufacturing and validation testing, materials/supply chain, quality, packaging, etc.) • Manage Design for Manufacturability/Scale reviews with Design and Mechanical Engineering teams • Coordinate design of automated equipment and assembly/test fixtures and equipment • Hands-on design of fixtures, layouts, processes and equipment • Create build schedules and drive the execution of development builds • Prepare and manage presentations and reports to high level management • Perform data analysis and interpretation of test results • Assess risks, trade-offs, and program impacts and provide recommendations (i.e., cost vs schedule vs quality vs product requirements) • Create and/or drive Design of Experiments (DOE) development and coordination during development builds • Periodic travel to the contract manufacturer will be required to prepare and support development builds • Other duties, as assigned What You Bring • 5+ years of factory operations management and/or program management • Technical degree or experience working closely with electrical/mechanical design engineers • Join forces - Strong collaboration & communication; experience in bringing teams together to achieve common goals • Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies and program issues quickly and efficiently. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve and prioritize. • A problem solving mindset, with the tenacity to develop ideas independently, ability to multitask and thrive in fast-paced environment is crucial. • Own It - Takes initiative & drives results for complex, multi-functional activities in dynamic and fast-paced projects. Be reliable in executing and delivering results. • Experience and strong understanding of basic engineering principles and development. • Understand and communicate complex, technical/Engineering issues. • Ability to apply analytical thinking to product development needs. • 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 • Development builds are completed on time • The NPI team is recognized as experts in design for scale and execution 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 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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