In this role, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of prototype builds, including materials planning and factory readiness. You will need to establish daily build schedules and distribution plans to support the overall project plan for builds globally. You will also partner closely with multiple teams across Apple to understand key design changes requiring validation to accurately integrate engineering validation needs into the system build matrix. You will drive development timelines for new boards and flexes, lead the internal review process and release to vendors, and be the primary point of contact for our contract manufacturers and worldwide team members by providing clear direction on requests to the factory. Key Responsibilities· Planning and execution of prototype builds, including materials planning and factory readiness· Establish daily build schedule and distribution plans to support overall project plan for in-region and local builds· Partner closely with cross-functional teams to understand key design changes requiring validation to accurately integrate engineering validation needs in to the system build matrix· Drive development timelines for new boards and flexes and manage internal review process and release to vendors· Primary point of contact for the program with our contract manufacturer and in region Apple partners, provide clear direction on requests to the factory