Senior NPI Engineering Program Manager I (SMT Process)
Axon
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Full-Time
Competitive
RemoteManager
At Axon, were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers, pursuing societys 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, youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
We have an aggressive schedule for development and release of next-generation de-escalation devices. The NPI group is driving changes 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 internal and external factory and design teams. As our dedicated SMT process authority in Southeast Asia, you will close a critical gap in CM oversight, board-level failure analysis, and DFx feedback ensuring our PCB assemblies are manufacturable, qualified, and ready to scale.
Work Location: This role is based out of our Ho Chi Minh Office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Reports to: Director, NPI Engineering Direct Reports: None
As a Sr. NPI Engineering Program Manager I, you will own SMT process development, qualification, and continuous improvement for new hardware programs from concept through mass production with Southeast Asia contract manufacturers (CMs). Acting as the primary SMT technical interface between Axon's electrical design engineering teams and factory operations, you will lead DFM/DFA reviews focused on PCB layout and solderability, qualify solder paste, reflow, and selective solder processes, and interpret SPI, AOI, AXI, and ICT data to drive corrective action. You will perform board-level failure analysis, develop PFMEA and control plans, and execute DOEs to optimize process parameters and confirm capability. You will challenge CM root cause analyses, monitor yield trends, and close build readiness actions across process, equipment, materials, and quality at each APL gate.
The role requires up to 30% travel to CM sites across Southeast Asia. Success is measured by first-pass SMT yield, build schedule adherence, CM process qualification status, and reduction in board-level escapes across NPI phases.
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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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