Manufacturing Quality Auditor (MQA)

Job Description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, innovative ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. This is where individual creativities and experiences gather together that leads to great work. Bring passion and dedication to your job and theres no telling what you could accomplish.The people here at Apple don t just create products they create the kind of wonder that s revolutionized entire industries. It s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!Apple MQA is responsible for assuring high quality/process control requirements are sustainably implemented and maintained in Apple supply chain with effective tracking metrics and driving continual improvements in a creative & systemic way. Description - Lead MQA activities in one or multiple lines of businesses, covering multiple suppliers- Setup regular compliance audit and ensure closure of issues on time - Best practice sharing cross vendors/LOBs to continually improve vendor performance- Proactively collaborate with cross functions and setup effective communication with LOB teams/leaders.- Lead MQA cross LOB initiatives, such as data integration systems, data programs, efficiency improvement and extend best practices and influence to other product lines.- Contractor management (Contractor planning, PO tracking, recruiting. Contractor onboarding support, Assignment and monitoring, Contractor evaluation and budget control)- Lead digitalization efforts to move away from paper based audits to ML & cloud based audit frameworks Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, coatings, etc) is a must Expert on quality management system, quality procedures, and quality tools (e.g. quality control plan, Measurement system, CPK/SPC, Problem solving, 8D) Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, manufacturing operations management, and mechanical machining/surface finish/assembly Can-do attitude and willingness to innovate down to details. Logical thinking. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to influence cross function team and vendors, able to optimally deliver key information in English Hands-on experience on quality management system, process/product audit, certified TS16949/ISO9001 auditor is a plus Be familiar with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, JMP, Minitab, tableau. Coding(such as python, C++) and machine learning experience, is a plus. Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering or similar