Director, Mechanical Engineering — Life-Saving Tech Leader

Axon Enterprise; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead a team in developing innovative life-saving technologies. This role involves overseeing product design, collaborating across functions, and shaping mechanical engineering strategies. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in high-end product design and extensive experience in leading engineering teams, with a focus on creating quality products in a hybrid work environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of product design experience in high-end consumer or professional electronic products.
• Skilled with hiring and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to balance conflicting design constraints through analysis, testing, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a talented team of mechanical engineers.
• Review and guide the design, development, and testing of mechanical products.
• Ensure projects meet the highest quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering design

Creative problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

3D CAD modeling (CREO preferred)

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

A leading technology firm in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead a team in developing innovative life-saving technologies. This role involves overseeing product design, collaborating across functions, and shaping mechanical engineering strategies. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in high-end product design and extensive experience in leading engineering teams, with a focus on creating quality products in a hybrid work environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.