Supplier Development Engineer II (Onsite)

About this role

Axon seeks a Supplier Development Engineer II to lead quality and performance management across their global supplier network, supporting products like conducted electrical weapons and counter-drone devices. You'll conduct audits, evaluate new suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with Axon's quality standards while reducing defects and costs.

What you'll do

• Audit contract manufacturers and suppliers on manufacturing processes, inspection procedures, and quality standards compliance
• Evaluate and select new suppliers through onsite assessments and quote reviews for process-related costs
• Oversee New Product Introduction and lead design-for-manufacturability reviews, PPAP/FAIR qualification, and FMEA monitoring
• Assess supplier inspection capabilities and generate inspection plans including capability studies and measurement method evaluations
• Issue and track corrective action requests (SCARs) and non-conformance reports (NCMRs) while reviewing supplier root cause analyses
• Report supplier quality metrics and performance data to internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, and supply chain

What they're looking for

• Manufacturing process knowledge (casting, molding, machining, PCBA assembly)
• Quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949)
• First- and second-party audit experience
• Technical drawing and engineering documentation interpretation
• Supplier quality management and corrective action processes
• Statistical analysis and process capability assessment (Cpk, Ppk, Gage R&R)
• Cross-functional communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement