What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Program Manager (Onsite) position at Axon?
Your Impact
We have an aggressive schedule for development and release of next generation De-escalation Devices (aka TASER) products. The OPM group is driving capacity expansion to ensure that new products can be built at scale with high yield and low cost, and we need highly skilled, motivated, technical people to set expectations and drive results from various internal and external factory and design teams. You will be exposed to a wide range of functional teams and activities, and never a shortage of opportunities to make an impact across the organization!
What You’ll Do
Job Description - Operations Engineering Program Manager II
Location: Onsite in Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ office
Reports to: Director, Operations Program Management
Direct Reports: None
- As an Operations Program Manager, you will oversee and drive cross-functional teams to manage manufacturing capacity expansion related to sustaining product lines, manufacturing integration resulting from mergers and acquisitions, or new product introduction
- Collaborate with product design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to understand product specifications and requirements for new product introductions
- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential issues in mass production and develop mitigation strategies.
- Create detailed documentation, including statements of work, test plans, and operating procedures.
- Guide the commissioning and validation of automation equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality requirements.
- Continuously improve automation equipment designs and processes to optimize production efficiency and quality.
- Track and drive all actions to ensure factory readiness for each development build across NPI, manufacturing engineering (fixtures, equipment and processes), test, materials/supply chain, quality, packaging, etc.
- Coordinate design of automated equipment and assembly/test fixtures and equipment
- Create build schedules and drive the execution of qualification builds
- Prepare and manage presentations and reports to high level management
- Perform data analysis and interpretation of test results
- Create and/or drive Design of Experiments (DOE) development and coordination during qualification builds
- Other duties, as assigned
What You Bring
- 5 years of factory operations management and/or program management
- Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering field
- Join forces - Strong collaboration & communication; experience in bringing teams together to achieve common goals
- Own It - Takes initiative & drives results for complex, multi-functional activities in dynamic and fast-paced projects. Be reliable in executing and delivering results.
- What success looks like for the role and within the team:
- Axon factory ramps mass production with yield and efficiency significantly higher than existing products
- Capacity expansion is completed on time
Benefits that Benefit You
- 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
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
