• Evaluate and clearly communicate yields of key processes.• Drive corrective actions with internal and external team members• Qualify and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools; including visual and instrumental tools/processes.• Develop and direct studies to implement improvements in measuring methods where appropriate.• Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure alignment to Apple quality standards.• Assess supplier production control and quality programs, identify shortfalls to expectations, and work with suppliers to correct.• Review quality plans at supplier sites and internally with Apple groups to ensure expectations are understood at all levels• Evaluate supplier readiness and alignment to quality plans at all development and qualification stages.• Monitor each supplier's performance through measurement of production line statistics, company inspections, and audits. Prepare summary of performance and communicate to appropriate broader team and management.