Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Your Impact

As a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer, you will be a key member of the Global Quality team. You will support the full product lifecycle, ensuring high-quality manufacturing processes and products that meet or exceed Axon’s standards and customer expectations.

What You’ll Do 

Location: Onsite at our Pinnacle Peak Manufacturing,  and Arizona offices.
Reports to: Director of Manufacturing Quality

• Participate in the Axon Product Lifecycle (APL) process to ensure compliance with quality deliverables including issue resolution (CAPA), validation plans, CTQ identification, FAIR/PPAP documentation, and quality monitoring implementation.
• Lead cross functional continuous improvement projects 
• Lead nonconforming material review (NCMR/MRB) and manage material dispositions with cross-functional teams.
• Drive and manage 8D investigations and root cause analysis (RCA); implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain FAIRs, PPAP documentation, and AQL sampling plans for incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Provide engineering support to Receiving Inspection including Gage R&R studies, MSA, and inspection procedure development.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) through validation, process control, and risk mitigation strategies (e.g., PFMEA).
• Perform risk assessment and drive risk mitigation and execution for line stoppages, shipment stoppages, product launch blockers and other highly escalated situations.
• Implement and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems to drive continuous improvement.
• Use DMAIC principles and statistical analysis (e.g., Minitab, JMP) to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, and design teams to drive process consistency and yield improvements.
• Participate in internal and supplier audits; ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IPC-A-610).
• Manage quality-related documentation including procedures, inspection plans, and training materials.
• Partner with supply chain and procurement to ensure supplier quality and performance metrics are met.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and contribute to Kaizen events and value stream mapping.
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure quality alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Quality Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing quality engineering role.
• Experience with CAPA, RCA/8D, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, and validation activities.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (CSSGB/CSSBB) or equivalent experience in process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610 and relevant industry standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and statistical analysis software such as Minitab, JMP, or similar.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and inspection techniques.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001 or AS9100 is a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical report writing skills.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Internal or external audit expe