Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing 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 offers industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for various mission profiles, including Surveillance & 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 (DFM – Design for Manufacturability).
• 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

• Ability to work independently and responsibly, performing tasks as described above.
• Proactive communication when issues arise or assistance is needed.
• Comply with ANAVIA’s employment contract and adhere to company safety instructions and employee safety requirements.
• Follow the employers’ quality manual, work instructions, and corresponding process specifications and instructions.
• International travel required of up to 25% of employee 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 and corresponding work requirements, preferably in the aviation industry.
• Sound technical and practical understanding of complex mechanical, mechatronic, and electrical systems.
• Extensive knowledge of 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. Exciting projects and ample opportunities for growth in every dimension await. We offer support for training and personal and professional development. Join us for team events where we celebrate our collective successes in our beautiful office with a view of the Swiss mountains in Näfels, Glarus Nord.

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