Enterprise Applications Specialist

About Us

ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems, capable of handling loads up to 500 kilograms. Our innovative unmanned helicopter systems cater to various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo transport.

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 enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy.
  • Manage vendor relationships, software licenses, and optimize costs 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 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 to 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; 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 success supporting 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).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Shell) for automation.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms, cybersecurity practices, and regulated data environments.
  • Exposure to 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. 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 ability to drive adoption of emerging technologies.
• Language: Good language skills in English (oral and written); proficiency in German is desirable.

Join Our Team

Become a part of the ANAVIA family where a committed and international team awaits you. Engage in exciting projects and benefit from opportunities for personal and professional growth. Enjoy team events to celebrate our collective successes and work in a beautiful office with stunning views of the Swiss mountains, located in Näfels, Glarus Nord.