Be involved at product concept to ensure products are manufacturable, and conduct Design for Manufacture reviewsEnsure approval of vendor process, process flow and equipment for new devicesIdentify and audit manufacturers for new product developmentEnsure device vendors are conforming to Apple specs and requirementsOrganize three way meetings with device vendors and module integrators to get feedback on downstream issues and to ensure smooth co-working. Assist and arbitrate as neededRegularly provide status reporting updates to executives and escalation when neededManage a new product ramp, from initial design validation to mass production phaseWork with Cupertino NPI team to drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and contract manufacturers, focus in overall capacity planning, manufacturing process scalability and overall bring up plan of multiple factory sites that includes factory space, labor hiring, training and production lines qualificationsDrive Engineering, Operations and Contract Manufacturers on design for manufacturing to enable continued volume growth at the best product quality