PPV Leader: Manufacturing Process Verification

Airbus; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility in Mobile, AL seeks a PPV Leader to join Manufacturing & Quality Engineering.

You will evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality gates to ensure systems can produce conforming items at scale for serial production. The role requires 3+ years in engineering/manufacturing/quality, hands-on PFMEA/FAI/PPAP/MSA knowledge, and strong data skills with MS Office/Google Suite; SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality Control environments.
• Hands-on experience with PFMEA, FAI, PPAP/APQP, and MSA.
• Ability to manage multiple complex technical projects under tight deadlines.
• Genuine proficiency with MS Office/Google Suite; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated PPV Leader coordinating technical reviews to prove repeatable serial production.
• Assess evidence readiness, ensure Jigs & Tools are qualified, control/inspection plans active, and MSA completed.
• Oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) and Routing Analysis for serial readiness.
• Track corrective actions, perform risk assessments, and drive project closure for ramp-up.
• Act as a technical advisor to MFT stakeholders to resolve production risks.

Skills

MS Office / Google Suite

Quality methodologies

Project coordination

Influence without authority

Tools

SAP

ERP / PLM systems

Job description

Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility in Mobile, AL seeks a PPV Leader to join Manufacturing & Quality Engineering.

You will evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality gates to ensure systems can produce conforming items at scale for serial production. The role requires 3+ years in engineering/manufacturing/quality, hands-on PFMEA/FAI/PPAP/MSA knowledge, and strong data skills with MS Office/Google Suite; SAP is a plus.