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Director, Mechanical Engineering

United States, Scottsdale · Job Posted December 23, 2025
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The Director of Mechanical Engineering at Axon has full responsibility over the development of next generation life-saving technology from conceptualization through production. Their work is highly visible to even the most senior executives. Their detailed oversight of engineering design and deliverables is instrumental to the continued growth of the engineering organization. An ideal candidate is someone who is a passionate leader and effective cross-functional collaborator with product managers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing partners. This role is vital to the success of the team and ensuring the safety of the general public for generations to come. The Director of Mechanical Engineering is a hands-on individual who isn't hesitant to roll up their sleeves and dive into engineering design, and other engineering activities while also keeping a pulse on the strategic growth of the organization.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and inspire a talented team of mechanical engineers to innovate, create, and achieve their full potential in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Review and guide the detailed design, development, and testing of cutting-edge mechanical products, systems, and components
  • Enforce engineering rigor and due diligence throughout development lifecycle
  • Ensure projects are executed with precision and meet the highest quality standards
  • Shape and execute the mechanical engineering strategy that drives our company's mission and vision
  • Forge connections with other departments, from marketing to manufacturing, to create a cohesive business strategy
  • Build and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors
  • Regularly communicate project progress, key milestones, and any challenges that arise to senior management
  • Utilize creative problem solving skills to lead ideation of new product architectural concepts for subsystem and system level designs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum 15+ years of product design experience in high-end consumer or professional electronic products
  • Minimum 6+ years of leading mechanical engineering teams
  • Skilled with hiring and developing high performing teams
  • Proven record of launching high volume electronic product concepts through production
  • Experience with high volume manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Extensive experience collaborating with, and managing, overseas development and manufacturing partners
  • Knowledge working with PDM/PLM systems
  • Experience with change management systems and processes
  • Strong DFM/DFA skills, with emphasis on part/assembly tolerance management, to ensure robust designs for high volume manufacturing
  • Knowledgeable in design of plastic injection molded parts, electro-mechanical integration, adhesive bonded joints, metal stamped parts, die-cast parts, and machined parts
  • Proven ability to balance conflicting design constraints through analysis, testing, and creativity
  • Ability to collaborate with peers in a candid cross functional team culture
  • Proven success in a fast-paced, high technology environment with tight deadlines
  • Experience designing, fabricating, debugging and testing high fidelity proof-of-concept prototypes
  • Experience performing detailed mechanical analysis including kinematics, FEA, tolerance analysis, testing and more
  • Proficient in 3D CAD modeling (CREO preferred), including surface modeling & master modeling

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Snacks in our offices
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