Dedrone Quality Engineer (Onsite)

As a Dedrone Quality Engineer at Axon, your main responsibilities will include providing Quality Engineering support for various products, conducting supplier audits, and ensuring compliance with quality management standards. You’ll collaborate with design engineering, quality teams, and supply chains, focusing on improving supplier performance metrics and product quality.

To qualify for the Dedrone Quality Engineer position at Axon, you will need at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, alongside a minimum of three years of experience in manufacturing. Additionally, a solid understanding of quality management systems (like ISO9001) and experience with statistical software will be essential.

Axon is committed to the professional growth of its employees, including Dedrone Quality Engineers. You can expect ongoing technical training, opportunities for advancement, and an empowered work environment that fosters innovation and learning.

Key skills for a Dedrone Quality Engineer include excellent problem resolution, deep understanding of quality control tools and practices, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and a collaborative spirit to work effectively within teams across various departments.

As a Dedrone Quality Engineer at Axon, you can enjoy a competitive salary, a 401k with employer match, discretionary paid time off, medical, dental, and vision plans, fitness programs, and emotional wellness support. Axon values its employees' well-being and provides resources to support personal and professional development.

In answering this question, emphasize your familiarity with standards like ISO9001 or AS9100, detail any audits you've conducted, and discuss how you've implemented quality control practices in past roles.

Describe your methodological approach, possibly referencing tools like Root Cause Analysis or 8D methodology. Share a specific example where you resolved a supplier issue, highlighting your analytical skills and teamwork.

Talk about your past experiences conducting audits, what criteria you used, and any successful improvements that emerged from your findings. Highlight your ability to find actionable insights during audits.

Share an instance where you took the initiative to lead a quality improvement project. Detail the steps you took, the collaboration involved, and the measurable outcomes achieved in terms of quality.

Mention specific statistical software you've worked with (like Minitab or JMP), along with examples of how you've used data analysis to support quality improvements or decisions.

Emphasize the importance of clear, transparent communication. Provide examples of how you've built relationships with suppliers and fostered continuous improvement through regular feedback and discussions.

Discuss specific metrics you use, such as PPM or delivery times. Explain how you analyze these metrics to drive improvements and share any tools or methods you leverage for this analysis.

Reflect on industry trends, like the rise of globalization or the push for more sustainable practices. Share your insight on how quality engineers can adapt and excel in these evolving environments.

Provide your strategy for prioritizing compliance and quality while ensuring that all suppliers feel valued. Discuss your time management skills and perhaps a specific experience where you successfully balanced multiple tasks.

Share your passion for the mission of Axon to Protect Life and how your skills and values align with the company's goals. Highlight what excites you about the technology and the opportunity to make a difference.