About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems, with capacities of up to 500 kilograms. The company provides industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems for a variety of mission profiles, including Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo.
Your Mission
Job Goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support production operations.
- Ensure manufacturability of new products (Design for Manufacturability - DFM).
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications.
Key Tasks
- Review engineering drawings and provide feedback to optimize designs for production.
- Design and implement manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment.
- Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
- Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
- Create and maintain documentation for manufacturing processes and work instructions.
- Train and mentor production staff on new processes and equipment.
- Prepare reports on process performance and improvement metrics.
- Conduct feasibility studies and process simulations.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing Principles.
- Collaborate with the quality team to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.
Competencies & Duties
- Work independently and responsibly, performing tasks as described above.
- Proactively communicate when issues arise or assistance is needed.
- Comply with ANAVIA’s employment contract, safety instructions, quality manual, work instructions, and corresponding process specifications.
- International travel may be required, accounting for up to 25% of working hours.
Your Profile
Qualifications
- Completed higher education (e.g., ETH, HTL).
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Thorough knowledge of production and assembly processes, preferably in the aviation industry.
- Sound technical and practical understanding of complex mechanical, mechatronic, and electrical systems.
- Proficient in CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, etc.).
- Process-oriented and structured work methods.
- Good language skills in English (oral and written).
Become Part of the Anavia Family
A committed and international team is waiting for you. Enjoy exciting projects and opportunities to grow in every dimension. We offer support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development. Join us for team events where we celebrate our successes together, all while enjoying a beautiful office with stunning Swiss mountain views in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.