Manufacturing Quality Auditor (MQA)

Role Overview: At Apple, your role as a member of the Apple MQA team will involve assuring high quality and process control requirements are effectively implemented and maintained in the Apple supply chain. You will lead MQA activities across multiple lines of businesses and suppliers, driving continual improvements in a creative and systemic way. Your responsibilities will include setting up compliance audits, sharing best practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading digitalization efforts. Key Responsibilities: - Lead MQA activities in one or multiple lines of businesses, covering multiple suppliers - Setup regular compliance audits and ensure timely closure of issues - Share best practices across vendors and lines of businesses to improve vendor performance continually - Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams and establish effective communication with LOB teams/leaders - Lead MQA cross LOB initiatives such as data integration systems, efficiency improvement, and extending best practices to other product lines - Manage contractors, including planning, tracking, recruiting, onboarding support, assignment and monitoring, evaluation, and budget control - Lead digitalization efforts to transition from paper-based audits to ML and cloud-based audit frameworks Qualifications Required: - Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, coatings, etc) - Expertise in 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 with a willingness to innovate down to details and logical thinking - Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional teams and vendors, delivering key information optimally in English - Hands-on experience in quality management system, process/product audit, certified TS16949/ISO9001 auditor is a plus - Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, JMP, Minitab, Tableau - Coding skills (e.g., Python, C++) and machine learning experience are beneficial - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, or similar (Note: Omitting additional details of the company as it was not present in the provided job description),