Enterprise Applications Specialist

ANAVIA; Glarus Nord; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ANAVIA in Switzerland seeks an Enterprise Applications Specialist to design, implement and support engineering systems across PLM, CAD, and ERP integrations. This hands‑on technical lead role focuses on configuration, administration, and optimization to enable efficient product development and manufacturing.

The role requires collaboration with engineering and IT leadership, vendor management, and driving automation and AI/ML capabilities while ensuring data integrity, security, and compliant

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years in enterprise applications or related technical areas.
• 2+ years directly supporting engineering environments (PLM, CAD, collaboration tools).
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing industries is a plus.
• Proven track record in system administration and integration.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute the engineering applications strategy aligned with priorities.
• Own the application portfolio roadmap and lifecycle management.
• Lead tool standardization and cost optimization across the portfolio.
• Manage vendor relationships, licenses, and automation initiatives.
• Configure and maintain PLM, CAD, and ERP integrations and data flows.
• Coordinate and mentor a small team and engage with stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Automation awareness

Scripting know-how

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

Altium

Jira

Polarion

SQL

Python

PowerShell

Jobbeschreibung

ANAVIA specializes in the design, development & manufacturing of vertical take-off & landing (VTOL) systems of up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, such as Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection or Mapping & Cargo.

Our team is growing!

Join us as an Enterprise Applications Specialist at ANAVIA to bring expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), engineering applications, enterprise integrations, and technical system administration. This role requires a hands‑on specialist who can configure, optimize, and support engineering systems that enable efficient product development, manufacturing, and configuration management processes across the organization.

Key Tasks

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 reduce redundancy and improve efficiency
• Manage vendor relationships, software licenses, and cost optimization across the tool portfolio
• Identify and implement automation and AI/ML capabilities; incorporate into roadmap and team development

Technical Administration & Architecture

• Act as technical lead and primary owner of engineering applications; perform 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 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 elevate 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 and ensure effective support in coordination with IT

Your Profile

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or 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.
• Proven track record of supporting engineering organizations in product development environments.

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).
• Familiar 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. Familiar 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 ability to drive adoption of emerging technologies.

Language: Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.

Join a dynamic and international team at ANAVIA and help shape the future of unmanned aviation.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Please note that this position is open only to candidates who hold a valid Swiss work permit, EU nationality, or Swiss citizenship.