Permanent Position – Industrialization & Supply Chain Manager
Location: Ploemeur, Brittany, France
Start Date: As soon as possible
Why Join Us?
Joining Kwan-tek means contributing to the emergence of a new generation of non-destructive testing technologies.
We develop innovative inspection solutions based on NV diamond quantum sensors, designed to transform defect detection across critical infrastructure, energy, industrial, and transportation sectors.
After several years of technological development, we are entering a new phase of growth: transforming breakthrough technology into robust, scalable industrial products.
To support this ambition, we are looking for an Industrialization & Supply Chain Manager.
You will play a key role in building the industrial foundations that will enable the large-scale deployment of our technology worldwide.
Votre mission
You will be at the center of the transition between R&D, engineering, and production.
Your mission will be to drive the industrialization of our products while progressively building and structuring our supply chain organization.
Working across technical, operational, and organizational dimensions, you will help secure our ability to manufacture, source, and deliver world-class inspection solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Product Industrialization
• Support the transition from prototype to serial production
• Define and implement manufacturing processes
• Manage pilot builds and pre-production activities
• Identify and mitigate technical, industrial, and logistical risks
• Drive ramp-up activities
• Ensure smooth transfer of R&D developments into production
Supply Chain & Procurement
• Secure strategic sourcing activities
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers
• Build and maintain a reliable supplier network
• Implement procurement and inventory management tools
• Anticipate supply, dependency, and obsolescence risks
• Contribute to procurement and sourcing strategies
Processes & Systems
• Develop operational KPIs and reporting tools
• Formalize inventory and procurement procedures
• Structure industrial data and workflows
• Contribute to the selection and deployment of a future ERP system
• Prepare operations for future production scale-up
Cross-Functional Coordination
• Act as the link between R&D, Engineering, Production, and suppliers
• Manage industrialization schedules and milestones
• Monitor critical actions and deliverables
• Ensure effective communication among stakeholders
Continuous Improvement
• Identify weaknesses in existing operational flows
• Improve industrial and logistics processes
• Contribute to the operational structuring of the company
• Support Kwan-tek’s industrial maturity journey
Your Profile
Education
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Specialization in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
Experience
• 5 to 10 years of experience in an industrial environment
• Proven experience in the industrialization of technology-based products
• Experience in industrial project management
• Experience involving supplier management and supply chain activities is essential
• Experience in instrumentation, photonics, electronics, scientific equipment, or complex systems would be a strong advantage
Skills
• Complex product industrialization
• Industrial project management
• Supplier management
• Operational supply chain
• Process implementation and optimization
• Industrial risk assessment
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP experience is a plus
Personal Attributes
• Autonomous and proactive
• Pragmatic mindset
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable building structure in a growing environment
• Team-oriented
• Strong cross-functional leadership
• Hands-on approach
Employment Conditions
- Permanent contract (CDI) – Executive status (Cadre) – Syntec collective agreement
- Compensation based on experience – Starting at €50,000 gross annual salary
- 215-day annual working time scheme
- Based in Ploemeur, Brittany, France
- Occasional travel to suppliers and partners
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 100% employer-funded health insurance
- Meal vouchers (€10/day, 60% employer contribution)
- Based in Ploemeur, Brittany, France
- Occasional travel to suppliers and partners
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 100% employer-funded health insurance
- Meal vouchers (€10/day, 60% employer contribution)
Recruitment Process
1. HR Interview
2. Technical Interview
3. Final Interview
How to Apply
Please send your CV to: careers@kwan-tek.com
Subject: Application – Industrialization & Supply Chain Manager
⚠️ To ensure proper processing of your application, please submit it exclusively via this email address. Applications submitted through other channels may not be considered.
Due to the summer holiday period, applications will be reviewed starting in late August / early September. Please be assured that every application received will be carefully reviewed. Response times may therefore be longer than usual, and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Why This Role Is Unique
Few positions today offer the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge quantum sensing technology while contributing directly to its adoption in industrial environments.
This is more than a traditional field applications role.
You will work alongside customers, engineers, researchers, and product leaders to help shape the next generation of non-destructive testing solutions and bring breakthrough technology into everyday industrial use.
Join us and help redefine industrial inspection through quantum sensing.