Enterprise Applications Specialist

Your mission

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 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 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 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.

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). 
• 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.
Passport: Swiss / EU Nationals only.
Location: On-site in Näfels or Bilten, Switzerland.