Production Program Manager - Space Optical Payloads

BERTIN TECHNOLOGIES is a European industrial instrumentation group that designs and manufactures measuring, observation and sensing components, equipment and systems for critical and scientific applications.

Join our 1 000 employees to participate in our ambitious development!

With a turnover of €178 million in 2024, we meet the needs of our customers as closely as possible through our locations in France and across Europe (Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia), as well as in the United States and Asia.

Our mission: to respond to the challenges of our world and to participate in the collective effort to create a sustainable industry and European sovereignty for our nations through the security of people and nations, the protection of the environment, the securing of the production of carbon-free energy, and the improvement of scientific knowledge.

As a major player in innovation, Bertin Technologies invites you to take part in a technological adventure that began in 1956. You will express your skills and personality within a flexible, dynamic and ambitious structure that values people and associates them with the success of the company. Whatever your expertise, you will find a stimulating and excellence-oriented working environment with us!

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Are you up for a challenge? Are you a self-starter with a passion for people? Do you want to join an innovative, agile company and contribute to its sustained growth?

To help us achieve our performance objectives, our ambition is continuing and we are strengthening our teams within the Photonic division, which specialises in Space Observation. So join us and become our new:

Production Program Manager

Responsible for the overall management of the production line for SiC space optical payloads for the Observer program, your main missions are as follows:

• To develop and maintain a rolling 24-month production plan incorporating lead times for SiC blanks, polishing capacity, integration slots and optical verification constraints.

• He ensures the delivery of 20 payloads per year in accordance with contractual commitments regarding cost, lead time and quality.

• He leads internal production and delivery reviews, coordinates cross-functional teams (polishing, integration, metrology, quality), handles industrial contingencies (SiC scrap, optical rework, non-conformities), manages catch-up plans and acts as the main point of contact for the Observer client on all matters relating to production, deviations and performance.

This full-time position is based in our office of Aix-en-Provence.

You have a degree in optical engineering, applied physics, precision engineering or equivalent.

A minimum of 10 years’ total experience, including at least 5 years in the production or integration of space optical systems.

Strong expertise in space optical systems, SiC materials, precision polishing, metrology and the integration of telescopes/FPA.

Proven experience in managing series production programmes in the space or defence sector, with skills in industrial planning, capacity management, ERP/MES and continuous improvement.

Cross-functional leadership, rigour, end-to-end vision, customer negotiation skills and crisis management are valuable skills for this position.

Finally, do you share our essential values of courage, confidence, talent and team spirit?

So don't hesitate any longer and apply with us!

💫 What we can do for you ?

A rich environment in perpetual evolution, a community of enthusiasts evolving in a culture of information sharing.

80% of our employees are proud of our products and find meaning in their daily work, and 75% would recommend Bertin as an employer (ChooseMyCompany 2025 satisfaction survey).

We offer the following benefits:

• Work-life balance: flexible working hours and up to 2 days of remote work per week (depending on role eligibility)

• Learning & development: access to internal training and a dedicated personal development platform

• Employee benefits: a wide range of social activities and subsidies through our Works Council (CSE)

• Health & insurance: comprehensive health insurance and pension plans

• Financial incentives: profit-sharing bonus based on Group performance

Whatever your profile and career goals, you will find a stimulating and excellence-oriented work environment with us!