Engages cross-functionally with other technical / engineering teams to define product quality requirements (quality figures, CTQ, acceptance criteria), determine hardware design direction, develop concepts, drive production processes and test prototypes. Plans, Conducts and documents thorough quality-control tests to ensure that hardware operates properly, is defect-free, robust, and meets specified standards and end-user requirements. Analyzes and performs tests to reproduce and resolve problems. Reports progress on QA project status and problem resolution to leadership. Develops test methods and tools to automate and harmonize test procedures as needed. Drives continual process improvements in the evolution of testing procedures and test coverage for future replication.