Supplier Quality Engineer Quality Assurance Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Scottsdale, Arizona

Axon Enterprise; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supplier Quality Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of innovative products. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to enhance performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in mechanical components and quality engineering will help shape the future of safety and justice solutions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take ownership and drive real change, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness programs

Mental health and emotional wellness support

Snacks in offices

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical category sourcing strategies and investigate supplier-related quality issues.
• Lead SQE efforts in supplier continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Statistical Software Proficiency (Minitab)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Technology

Tools

MS Office

Statistical Software (Minitab)

Job description

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As Axon’s Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for providing Quality Engineering support for all Axon products including Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW), Cartridges, Body Worn Cameras, and accessories. You will work with suppliers in cooperation with Axon Design Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain. Your role will include collaborating on the selection of qualified suppliers, leading efforts to quantify and improve supplier performance, and positively impacting the quality of products through a global footprint.

What You’ll Do

Location: Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
Reports to: Sr. Supplier Quality Manager, North America
Direct Reports: None

• Support mechanical category sourcing strategies, continuity of production, and investigate supplier-related quality issues through supplier quality engineering (SQE) deliverables.
• Experience in plastic injection molding, machining, mechanical assemblies preferred. Knowledge in GD&T, tooling/fixture development, design for manufacturability (DFM). Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to ensure part manufacturability with supplier involvement.
• Lead SQE efforts in supplier continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce costs, expand capacity, establish dual sourcing, and mitigate risks.
• Engage with suppliers (including sub-tiers) and supply chain management to drive superior performance and accountability.
• Experience in supplier selection, PPAP, DOE, process capability analysis, G R&R/MSA, control plan, SPC, Supplier OQC-IQC, and monitoring supplier performance with KPIs/metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis of non-conforming products, address quality concerns via SCAR, and drive corrective actions for supplier improvement.
• Coordinate reviews, technical assessments, and documentation for supplier change requests.
• Perform supplier quality management system audits and complete reports.
• Set goals proactively and complete assignments effectively and timely.
• Work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Communicate complex problems clearly, provide execution plans, progress reports, and escalate issues appropriately.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or engineering with a focus on mechanical components.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Minitab), and MS Office.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• ASQ certification and Lean Six Sigma training are a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to supplier sites.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness programs
• Mental health and emotional wellness support
• Snacks in offices

Benefits may vary depending on employment type and location.

We encourage candidates who may not meet every qualification to apply, as they may still be a good fit for this or other roles.

This job description is not exhaustive and may change in accordance with business needs.

Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon is committed to safety, environmental responsibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We promote justice and value diversity. If you need accommodations during the application process, please email [e-mail].