Audit contract manufacturing partners and suppliers with critical manufacturing & inspection processes, policies and procedures to ensure performance and quality standards conform to established Axon Quality requirements.
-Engage in selection and evaluation activities of potential new suppliers (including CM/JDM/ODM) and conduct onsite auditing of the supplier to assess quality and/or process related requirements. Participate in Supplier quote reviews to provide input on process related costs.
Ensure flow down of Axon Supplier Quality requirements to its supply base.
Ensure New Product Introduction (NPI) takes place in accordance with criteria and inspection plans set up and managed by Axon Program Management, Design and Quality, and in accordance with Supply Chain purchase order requirements and clauses.
Lead DFx reviews and product/process qualification by supplier (PPAP/FAIR), monitor supplier process FMEA and production control plan (PCP), and advise continuous improvement collaboration efforts.
Assess supplier inspection capabilities on-site (IQC/OQC/IPQC). Assist in generating appropriate inspection plans, conduct measurement method evaluation and correlation studies, and assess any inspection and process capability studies provided by suppliers (Cpk, Ppk, Gage R&R)
Evaluate Axon and supplier engineering drawings, specifications, special processes and related purchasing requirements for processes, product fabrication and inspection plans, and communicate/coordinate acceptance with Axon Design, Manufacturing and Quality.
Participate in measuring, reporting, and correcting supplier quality performance, control processing system anomalies, and non-conforming processes and products.
Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs) to resolve issues. Review and evaluate supplier RCA and CAPA to assure robustness of identified causes and defined actions.
If required, participate in creating remedial activities for suppliers displaying low quality performance based on defective PPMs and non-conformance frequencies, in coordination with Axon Supply Chain and Quality.
Communicate and monitor any implemented corrective action, improvement plans and lessons learnt at the supplier after non-conformance events.
Provide feedback, data and metrics regarding supplier quality performance level to Operations, Finance, Engineering and Supply Chain.
Position involves frequent travel and communication across U.S. and Europe time zones.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Material Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing mechanical parts, including cast metal parts, molded rubber or plastic parts, cast ceramic parts, machined and stamped parts, PCBA assembly processes, and final assembly box builds.
Knowledge of quality management system requirements, including ISO9001, AS9100, IATF16949, or a comparable quality specification.
Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting first- and second-party audits using ISO9001, AS9100, IATF16949, or a comparable quality management system.
Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, schematics, block diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Experience reviewing, evaluating, and approving change notices, includ
Additional Information
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.
Axon · Scottsdale, AZ