CAD and Fabrication Specialist

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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.

Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-site)

Your Impact:
Axon Enterprise is seeking a CAD & Fabrication Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for taking napkin sketches and bringing them to reality. You will create and optimize designs for fabrication and construction, develop detailed 2D and 3D models, and oversee fabrication processes including CNC operations and 3D printing. You’ll work closely with project leads to coordinate and streamline workflows in a fast-paced, maker-space environment where your expertise directly shapes the physical output of creative and technical projects.

What You’ll Do:

CAD Modeling & Technical Drawings

• Serve as the primary CAD designer, creating 2D and 3D models for approved projects.
• Develop fabrication-ready models from scratch based on project specifications and input from leads and managers.
• Ensure all CAD work aligns with manufacturing feasibility and project requirements.
• Oversee the organization and management of CAD files, ensuring accessibility and proper documentation.

Digital Fabrication & 3D Printing

• Manage all 3D printing operations, including modeling, file preparation, printing, post-processing, and machine maintenance.
• Ensure 3D prints meet quality standards and are optimized for functionality.
• Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of 3D printers to ensure continuous operation.

Fabrication Planning & Method Development

• Work in a Maker Space type of environment.
• Determine primary fabrication methods for each project based on discussions with managers and leads.
• Direct the fabrication shop technician and assistant CAD draftsman to execute fabrication strategies efficiently.
• Collaborate with project leads to establish efficient and cost-effective production workflows.

CNC & CAM Programming

• Run CAM operations and program toolpaths for CNC machines, including the CNC router, hot wire, and Frog Mill.