Your Impact

We have an aggressive schedule for development and release of next generation De-escalation Devices (aka TASER) products. The NPI group is driving changes to ensure that new products can be built at scale with high yield and low cost, and we need 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, and never a shortage of opportunities to make an impact across the organization!

What You’ll Do

Location: Onsite in Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ office
Reports to: Director, NPI Program Management, CEW
Direct Reports: None

• As the NPI / Operations 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
• Track and drive all actions to ensure factory readiness for each development build (i.e., manufacturing engineering (fixtures, equipment and processes), test, 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
• Create and/or drive Design of Experiments (DOE) development and coordination during 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
• Own It - Takes initiative & drives results for complex, multi-functional activities in dynamic and fast-paced projects. Be reliable in executing and delivering results.
• 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