SummaryPosted: Mar 7, 2025Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number:200594210The people here at Apple don’t just build products— they craft the kind of wonder that has revolutionised entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Imagine what you could do here. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. A job at Apple is unlike any other you’ve had. You will be challenged. You will inspired. And you’ll be proud. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish! The Senior Quality Analyst - Map Production is responsible for evaluating and ensuring the quality of vendor map deliveries as per the Quality Plan for Map Production, ensuring compliance with established quality targets. The role involves data validation, review process automation, quality control, and compliance audits across various operational areas, including manual data curation, vendor sourcing, and process validation. This position requires strong analytical problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of quality methodologies to optimize production workflows. The analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and vendor management, to drive continuous improvement in map production workflows. This role reports to the Quality Manager for Map Production in Hyderabad, India.DescriptionDescriptionPerform quality evaluations of vendor map deliveries following the Quality Plan. Conduct manual and automated data validation checks. Use analytical tools to monitor data quality trends and identify inconsistencies. Apply quality methodologies to identify defects and optimize processes. Support automation-driven quality initiatives. Participate in vendor audits to ensure process compliance and adherence to quality standards. Work with engineering and process teams to test and validate quality tools. Maintain quality documentation, reports, and KPI tracking for continuous improvement.Minimum QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field8–10 years of experience within map operations, GIS, and geospatial data 
environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-makingHands-on experience in map editing, quality control processes, and production analyticsWorking knowledge of data analytics tools for quality monitoringFamiliarity with process optimisation, automation, and statistical quality controlKey QualificationsKey QualificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred QualificationsExperience working with vendors and third-party data sources is a plus.Strong communication and documentation skills.Ability to work in cross-functional teams and train peers in quality best practices.Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent are a plusEducation & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsAdditional RequirementsMore