Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite) - job 1 of 2

As a Manufacturing Engineer II at Axon, you will develop manufacturing processes meeting cost, ergonomics, quality, and cycle time targets. You will support production lines promptly, research and test manufacturing methods, and provide engineering guidance. Collaboration with teams like Quality and R&D will ensure that production outputs align with product specifications.

To qualify for the Manufacturing Engineer II role at Axon, candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field. Additionally, at least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, knowledge of manufacturing methods, and problem-solving skills are essential. Familiarity with programming or scripting languages like LabVIEW, Python, or C# is preferred but not mandatory.

The Manufacturing Engineer II position at Axon directly contributes to the company's mission to Protect Life by ensuring that life-saving technology is manufactured efficiently and consistently, thereby enhancing the reliability of our products. Your work will help maintain the quality and availability of critical technology that supports safety and justice.

Axon offers a competitive salary along with benefits like a 401k with employer match, discretionary paid time off, paid parental leave, and various medical plans. Additionally, employees can enjoy fitness programs, emotional wellness support, and opportunities for learning and development, all aimed at supporting the holistic well-being of employees.

At Axon, a Manufacturing Engineer II is part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives. The culture encourages open communication and collective problem-solving, allowing you to work effectively with teams across multiple disciplines to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

In your answer, focus on specific projects where you developed processes, outlining the objectives, challenges you faced, and the results achieved. Emphasize your role in aligning processes with quality and cost targets.

Share a step-by-step methodology on how you diagnose and resolve equipment issues. Include examples of past experiences where your troubleshooting skills led to improved productivity or minimized downtime.

Explain your prioritization process, emphasizing your ability to assess urgency and impact, and how you communicate with team members to ensure workflow continuity while meeting production needs.

Detail any previous experience working with automation, discussing specific technologies you’ve implemented, how you assessed their effectiveness, and any improvements made to efficiency as a result.

Describe your methodology for creating documentation, including how you verify accuracy and ensure it meets usability standards for various stakeholders in the manufacturing process.

Detail a specific project where you collaborated with different departments, explaining your role, the challenges faced, and the ultimate outcome that benefited the manufacturing process.

Share your experiences with programming or scripting for manufacturing processes, mentioning specific tools you've used and how they contributed to efficiency or innovation in your workflows.

Discuss a situation where you encountered conflict and the strategies you utilized to address it, focusing on communication, empathy, and finding win-win solutions.

Outline your approach to Root Cause Analysis and mention any specific methodologies or tools you are familiar with, focusing on how you've applied them to real-world problems.

Discuss your alignment with Axon's mission to Protect Life and how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the role. Mention your enthusiasm for working at the intersection of technology and societal impact.