Enterprise Applications Specialist

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 tailored for a variety of mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Applications Strategy & Portfolio Management
  • Define and execute the engineering applications strategy aligning with Engineering and business priorities.
  • Own the application portfolio roadmap, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring.
  • Lead tool standardization and consolidation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
  • Manage vendor relationships, software licenses, and implement 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
  • Serve as the technical lead and primary owner of engineering applications, involving hands-on configuration, administration, integration, and complex troubleshooting.
  • Administer and maintain PLM, CAD, and related 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 accordance 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.
  • Act as a trusted enterprise systems advisor to Engineering and IT leadership.
  • Develop and deliver training materials to ensure effective support in collaboration with IT.

Your Profile

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years in enterprise applications, engineering systems, or related technical areas; with at least 2 years directly supporting engineering environments (PLM, CAD, collaboration tools).
  • Proven experience with hands-on system administration and integration within the aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing sectors.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in tool portfolio management, vendor negotiations, and license optimization.
  • Track record of 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 purposes.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms, cybersecurity practices, and regulated data environments.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML and advanced analytics is advantageous.
• Industry Knowledge
  • Understanding of product development processes in the aerospace or regulated industries.
  • Familiar with engineering change management, configuration management, and BOM structures.
• Leadership & Communication
  • Ability to operate effectively as a hands-on specialist with strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to build partnerships and deliver results across cross-functional teams.
  • Forward-thinking mindset with the capability to drive the adoption of emerging technologies.
• Language Skills
  • Good proficiency in English (oral and written); knowledge of German is desirable.

Become Part of the Anavia Family

A committed and international team is eager to welcome you. Engage in exciting projects and enjoy ample opportunities for growth on multiple dimensions. Experience support for training and personal development along with team events to celebrate our successes together in a beautiful office overlooking the Swiss mountains in Näfels, Glarus Nord.