Configuration Management Engineer / Configuration Management Engineeress

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. The company is a leader in providing unmanned helicopter systems tailored for various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Change Management & Control:
  • Lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs). 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 efficiency of changes across units.
• 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 all required documentation for these activities.
• Systems & Tools Management:
  • Support Product Lifecycle Management system (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.
• 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

Perform tasks independently and responsibly, adhering to ANAVIA's employment contract, safety instructions, 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 managing product configurations for aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, or aerospace systems. Hands-on experience with engineering change processes and Configuration Control Boards is essential. 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. Familiarity with engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO standards) is required. Proficiency with PLM and ERP systems integration for BOM management is essential. A working understanding of aircraft systems, structures, avionics, and propulsion systems is crucial. Understanding aviation regulations is a plus. Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools is preferred.
• Communication: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Language: Proficient in English (oral and written); German language skills are desirable.

Become Part of the Anavia Family

A committed and international team is waiting for you. We offer exciting projects and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Enjoy team events where we celebrate our successes together, all in a beautiful office with stunning views of the Swiss mountains in Näfels, Glarus Nord.

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging, and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.