About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems with a capacity of up to 500 kilograms. We offer industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for various mission profiles, including Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo transport.
Key Responsibilities
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Product Configuration Management
- Establish and maintain product configuration baselines for aircraft systems, subsystems, and components.
- Manage Engineering Change Proposals, Orders, and Requests from approval to implementation.
- Control engineering drawings, specifications, technical data packages, and product documentation releases.
- Maintain accurate Bills of Materials, parts lists, and product structure hierarchies.
- Ensure traceability between requirements, design data, test records, and as-built configurations.
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Change Management & Control
- Lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and evaluate proposed changes for technical impact, cost, schedule, certification, and regulatory implications.
- Coordinate change implementation across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and maintenance organizations.
- Manage engineering deviations and approvals.
- Track the efficiency of changes across units.
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Aviation Regulatory Compliance & Certification
- Ensure configuration management processes comply with aviation regulations and airworthiness requirements.
- Support FAA, EASA, and other regulatory authority certification activities, including compliance reports.
- Maintain conformity records to support continued airworthiness.
- Provide support for audits, internal and external configuration management assessments, and the required documentation for these activities.
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Systems & Tools Management
- Support Product Lifecycle Management systems (e.g., Teamcenter).
- Integrate configuration data with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for manufacturing and supply chain.
- Utilize requirements management tools (e.g., Polarion) to maintain traceability.
- Generate configuration reports, metrics, and dashboards for program management.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, flight test, certification, and program management teams.
- Coordinate with suppliers on configuration requirements and changes.
- Support manufacturing with As Designed and As-Built configuration management.
Competencies & Duties
Work independently and responsibly to perform the tasks outlined above. Adhere to ANAVIA's employment contract, comply with company safety instructions, and follow the employer’s quality manual and corresponding process specifications.
Your Profile
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience: Proven experience in managing product configurations for aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, or aerospace systems. Hands-on experience with engineering change processes and Configuration Control Boards is required. A minimum of 3 years of configuration management experience in the aerospace or aviation industry is preferred. Experience supporting aviation certification programs (FAA/EASA) is a plus.
- Skills: Foundational knowledge of configuration management principles, processes, and best practices. Proficiency with PLM and ERP systems integration for BOM management is essential. A strong understanding of aircraft systems, structures, avionics, and propulsion systems is required. Familiarity with aviation regulations is advantageous.
- Communication: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication abilities for effective collaboration in cross-functional teams. Capability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Language: Proficiency in English (oral and written) is required; German language skills are desirable.
Become Part of the ANAVIA Family
A committed and international team awaits you, offering exciting projects and ample opportunities for growth in every dimension. We provide support for training and personal and professional development, as well as team events to celebrate our successes together. Enjoy a beautiful Swiss mountain view from our office in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging, and innovative working environment, and your profile matches our requirements, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.