• Validate manufacturing readiness for NPI builds, including tools, fixtures, process flow, and documentation • Partner with engineering teams on DFM and DFA reviews, qualification testing, and readiness milestones • Create and maintain quality control plans across IQC, IPQC, and OQC processes • Define and implement manufacturing process controls, test requirements, and build validation plan • Lead structured root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone methodologies • Drive corrective and preventive actions and verify long-term effectiveness • Conduct line audits, capability studies (Cp and Cpk), and SPC monitoring to assess process health • Monitor yields, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement across production lines • Assess supplier capability and lead onsite production reviews and factory evaluations • Define incoming inspection criteria, sampling plans, and supplier quality alignment • Maintain detailed build documentation, quality dashboards, and audit reports