Manage product configuration, engineering changes, and regulatory compliance across advanced aerospace systems while ensuring traceability and operational excellence.
Your Role & Responsibilities
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Establish and maintain product configuration baselines for aircraft systems, subsystems, and components
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Manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and Engineering Change Requests (ECR) from approval through implementation
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Control engineering drawings, specifications, technical data packages, and product documentation releases
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Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), parts lists, and product structure hierarchies
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Ensure traceability between requirements, design data, test records, and as-built configurations
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Lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and evaluate proposed changes regarding technical impact, cost, schedules, certification, and regulatory requirements
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Coordinate change implementation across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, and maintenance teams
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Manage engineering deviations, approvals, and track the effectiveness of implemented changes
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Ensure configuration management processes comply with aviation regulations and airworthiness requirements
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Support certification activities with regulatory authorities including FAA, EASA, and related compliance documentation
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Maintain conformity records supporting continued airworthiness and assist with internal and external audits
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Support and manage Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and integration with ERP systems for manufacturing and supply chain processes
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Generate configuration reports, metrics, and dashboards for program management
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Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, flight test, certification, program management, and suppliers to ensure alignment across product lifecycles
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Support manufacturing activities through effective management of As-Designed and As-Built configurations
Required Technical & Professional Expertise
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Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
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Proven experience managing product configurations for aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, or aerospace systems
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Minimum of 3 years of configuration management experience within the aerospace or aviation industry preferred
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Hands-on experience with Engineering Change processes and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
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Experience supporting aviation certification programs such as FAA and EASA is considered a strong advantage
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Strong understanding of configuration management principles, processes, and best practices
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Knowledge of engineering drawing standards including ASME Y14.5 and ISO standards
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Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and ERP systems integration for BOM management
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Working knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, avionics, and propulsion systems
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Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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Good English language skills (written and spoken); German is desirable
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Eligibility to work in Switzerland (Swiss or EU citizenship required)
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