About the Company:
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems, capable of handling up to 500 kilograms. The company provides industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for various mission profiles, including Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Enterprise Applications Strategy & Portfolio Management:
- Define and execute the engineering applications strategy in alignment with Engineering and business priorities.
- Own the application portfolio roadmap, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring.
- Lead tool standardization and consolidation initiatives to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency.
- Manage vendor relationships, software licenses, and cost optimization across the tool portfolio.
- Identify and implement automation and AI/ML capabilities, incorporating them into the roadmap and team development.
- Technical Administration & Architecture:
- Act as the technical lead and primary owner of engineering applications, performing hands-on configuration, administration, integration, and complex troubleshooting.
- Administer and maintain PLM, CAD, and other platforms, including server infrastructure, databases, and application layers.
- Configure workflows, lifecycles, business rules, and integrations to support engineering and manufacturing processes.
- Manage user accounts, access permissions, roles, and security policies in line with data classification and export control requirements.
- Plan and execute system upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal operational disruption.
- Integration & Data Management:
- Configure and maintain integrations between PLM, CAD, and ERP systems for BOM synchronization and data traceability.
- Support data exchange with manufacturing execution systems and requirements management tools.
- Develop and maintain automated data migration scripts and system interfaces.
- Ensure data integrity, proper file structure hierarchies, naming conventions, and change management workflows.
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Coordinate and mentor a small team; define scope, track progress, and escalate risks.
- Partner with Engineering, configuration management, and manufacturing to align tools with process needs and manage expectations.
- Drive tool awareness, training, and adoption across the organization.
- Serve as a trusted enterprise systems advisor to Engineering and IT leadership.
- Develop and deliver training materials, ensuring effective support in coordination with IT.
Your Profile
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in enterprise applications, engineering systems, or related technical areas; with at least 2 years directly supporting engineering environments (PLM, CAD, collaboration tools).
- Proven track record of hands-on system administration and integration in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing industries.
- Experience with tool portfolio management, vendor negotiations, and license optimization.
- Demonstrated support of engineering organizations in product development environments.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong background in application architecture, administration, integrations, and development.
- Proficiency with PLM platforms (e.g., Teamcenter) and CAD/ALM tools (e.g., NX, Altium, Jira, Polarion).
- Experience integrating with ERP, manufacturing tools, and relational databases (e.g., SQL).
- Familiar with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Shell) for automation.
- Exposure to cloud platforms, cybersecurity practices, and regulated data environments.
- Experience with AI/ML and advanced analytics is a plus.
- Industry Knowledge:
- Understanding of product development processes in aerospace or regulated industries.
- Familiarity with engineering change management, configuration management, and BOM structures.
- Leadership & Communication:
- Proven ability to operate as a hands-on specialist, showcasing strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective communicator with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and deliver results across cross-functional teams.
- Forward-thinking mindset with the capacity to drive the adoption of emerging technologies.
- Language: Strong language skills in English (oral and written); German is 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 support for training and participate in team events where we celebrate our successes together. Our office boasts a beautiful Swiss mountain view in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.