Senior Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining Products

Axon; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 125,062 - 200,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

401(k) with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness programs

Emotional & mental wellness support

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Scottsdale, Arizona, to lead efforts in maintaining and improving product reliability for existing technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in product design and sustaining engineering.

The role entails managing engineering change orders, conducting root cause analyses, and collaborating with various teams to resolve production issues while ensuring high product standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of product design or sustaining engineering experience.
• Experience in ECOs, RCAs, CAPAs, and field failure analysis.
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for field failures.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders and product revisions.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Product design experience

Sustaining engineering experience

Proficiency with Creo or similar CAD software

DFM/DFA skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo or similar CAD software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining Products

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Your Impact

Axon is committed to improving public safety by developing cutting‑edge, innovative technologies. The Sustaining Products team maintains the quality, performance, and reliability of Axon’s existing product portfolio throughout its lifecycle. Senior Mechanical Engineers own the engineering health of fielded products—driving continuous improvement, resolving field failures, managing product change orders, and supporting manufacturing quality for life‑saving technology deployed worldwide. Your work directly impacts the reliability of products in the hands of first responders every day.

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

• Competitive salary, bonus, RSUs, and 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness programs
• Emotional & mental wellness support
• 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

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent—regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances—and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.