This role requires a constant collaborating with multiple function teams, Engineering, Operations, and Quality within Apple as well as various suppliers during the NPI products builds at OEM supplier FATP sites. There will be a various working hours and weekends work will be required.The job responsibilities will include:Quality Planning:• apply solid understanding of quality control and manufacturing concepts to be responsible for the development of specific Product Quality Plans (PQP) appropriate to program• evaluate and communicate the yield and outgoing inspection quality of new and existing processes• drive corrective actions cross-functionally with internal and external team members• develop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools• identify and direct studies to implement improvements where appropriate• establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure adherence to Apple quality standards• collaborate with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product.Contract Manufacturer Quality Management• assess CM production control and quality programs, identify shortfalls to expectation, and directly secure agreement to correct• review PQP with CM and other Apple functional groups to optimize factory quality programs• evaluates CM readiness and adherence to PQP at all development and qualification stages• monitor quality performance through measurement of production line statistics, company inspections, and audits. Prepare summary of performance and communicate to appropriate management