Manufacturing Quality Engineer II (Onsite)
Axon · Scottsdale, AZ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Axon (aerospace & defense) in Scottsdale, AZ. , skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, Value stream mapping
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live quality postings in Arizona.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $112k–$165k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 64%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 64%
- ✓ Supplier quality 54%
- ✓ New product launch 50%
- ✓ FMEA 43%
- ✓ SPC 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, DMAIC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Axon
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Axon in Scottsdale
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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 a Manufacturing Quality Engineer II, 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
- •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 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.
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What You Bring
- •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Quality Engineering, or related discipline.
- •3+ 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 experience preferred.
Benefits that Benefit You
Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
Learning & development opportunities
Office snacks and collaborative spaces
Benefits listed may vary based on employment type and location.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
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.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the env