Configuration Management Engineer

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 provides industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems 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) to 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

• Act independently and responsibly while performing tasks described above.
• Comply with ANAVIA’s employment contract, safety instructions, and quality manual.

Your Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or 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. Knowledge of engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO standards) is a must. Proficiency in PLM and ERP systems integration for BOM management is required. A working understanding of aircraft systems, structures, avionics, and propulsion systems is essential. Familiarity with aviation regulations is a plus.
• Communication: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication abilities and capability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Language: Good command of English (oral and written). Proficiency in German is desirable.

Become Part of the Anavia Family

A committed and international team is waiting for you. Explore exciting projects and enjoy opportunities for growth in every dimension. Receive support for training and personal development. Engage in team events where success is celebrated together, all while enjoying a beautiful Swiss mountain view office in Näfels, Glarus Nord.

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging, and innovative working environment that aligns with your profile, we look forward to your engagement.