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Job description
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Sustaining Products
Your Impact
What You’ll Do
Location: Scottsdale, AZ or San Francisco, CA
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action (CAPA) processes for field failures and customer-reported issues
Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and product revisions to improve reliability, reduce cost, or address manufacturing defects
Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve production issues and implement process improvements
Perform detailed mechanical analysis including FEA, tolerance analysis, and failure analysis to identify and resolve design deficiencies
Own sustaining design changes from investigation through validation and production release
Support NPI-to-sustaining transitions and ensure robust handoffs for new products entering the sustaining phase
Interface regularly with domestic and international manufacturing partners and suppliers
Maintain and improve product documentation including drawings, specifications, and BOMs
Work cross-functionally with quality, electrical engineering, operations, and product teams to prioritize and resolve product issues
Hone your engineering expertise in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and product excellence
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years of product design or sustaining engineering experience, preferably in consumer electronics or electro-mechanical devices
Demonstrated experience in sustaining engineering: ECOs, RCAs, CAPAs, and field failure analysis (80%+ of role)
Proficiency with Creo or similar 3D CAD software
Knowledge in the design and failure modes of plastic injection molded, stamped metal, die-cast, and machined parts
Familiarity with adhesives, bonded joint design, and their failure modes in fielded products
Experience with dust/water ingress protection standards (IP ratings) and sustaining waterproof designs
Experience with PCB/PCBA, flex circuit, and electro-mechanical integration in production environments
Strong DFM/DFA skills with emphasis on tolerance management and high-volume manufacturing constraints
Experience working within DFMEA and PFMEA processes to assess and mitigate product risks
Familiarity with GD&T and ability to interpret and update engineering drawings
Effective communication and strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to balance competing priorities: quality, cost, schedule, and customer impact
Benefits that Benefit You
Competitive salary, bonus, RSUs, and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
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.
Base Pay Range
$125,062 — $200,100 USD
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.
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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Worksite address
scottsdale, AZ, 85261, US
Who can apply
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