Sr. Dfx Engineering Program Manager II

Sr. Dfx Engineering Program Manager II

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• 10 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or automation engineering (preferably in electronics, consumer hardware and automotive devices).
• Relevant product experience: robotics, radar sensing, lasers, active vision alignment, servos, military applications, projectiles, propulsion devices and electronic ignition systems.
• Track record of successful product launches in a technical role, preferably in consumer electronics or similar field.
• Proficient with DFM principles, fixture design, SolidWorks (or other CAD tools), and hands-on problem-solving—preferably in consumer electronics manufacturing.
• Experienced in SMT (surface mount technology), FATP (Final Assembly, Test and Packaging), Flexible and rigid PCBAs, and Board to board connections (B2B).
• Comfortable working closely with CMs/JDMs and supporting factory operations.
• Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting development builds and scaling products for mass production.
• Strong statistical proficiency, including DOE, GR&R, SPC, etc.
• Expertise in manufacturing and assembly processes, such as: Joining: metal and plastic laser welding, PSA applications, liquid adhesive processes, crimping and fastening. Robotics, vision and automation. Testing and inspection: pressure decay, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), functional and electrical, etc.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Program Manager in planning and executing builds through Axon’s Product Lifecycle (APL) including System Prototype (SP), Engineering Validation (EVT), Design Validation (DVT), and Production Validation (PVT).
• Ensure new product designs are scalable and manufacturable by driving DFM and DFA activities with design engineering teams.
• Lead the development and coordination of assembly/test processes, including process flow, fixture design, automation systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis on assembly jigs and fixtures to ensure product conformance.
• Provide hands-on support in the design of tools, jigs, and factory layouts using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize manufacturing processes and validate critical parameters.
• Collaborate with Axon Manufacturing, contract manufacturers (CMs) and joint development manufacturers (JDMs) to align on process capabilities, equipment requirements, and build readiness.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in diversity of processes including leak testing, fixture design, B2B connections, adhesives, welding, etc. Direct or guide process decisions throughout SP and EVT phases.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions during development builds and early production phases.
• Track factory readiness across engineering, test, automation, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Conduct risk assessments and help implement mitigation strategies for production issues.
• Analyze production data and test results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with preparing technical reports, build summaries, and presentations for internal teams and leadership.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Hazard Analysis, and other critical documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer electronics or similar field is preferred.