Job Summary Responsible for supporting supplier factory quality from ramp. Key activities will include: - Working with suppliers to set up process controls, data collection, failure analysis, corrective action and reporting (in every phase of manufacturing) for early detection and correction, continual improvement. - Evaluate suppliers’ processes and process controls to ensure product quality and reliability is built-into the product. - Review Supplier’s test plan and ensure that this meets Apple’s product requirements. - Monitor supplier’s performance through measurement of production line statistics, company inspections and audits. Advise and drive corrective actions. - Interface with suppliers, OEMS & Engineering team to resolve complex manufacturing process, quality and reliability issues, utilizing DOE and statistical approach. Provide technical and systems support related to both quality systems and technical product related issues - Support new product builds at OEMS. - Support current products, monitor on-going quality, follow up on open issues, and drive improvements Candidate Requirement • Engineering degree (EE or ME preferred) • Able to travel up to 80% • Knowledge of quality tools; process controls • At least 1 years experience managing supplier quality • Some experience with polymer battery / battery pack preferred