Site Quality Manager

Ion Beam Services; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

French language a plus

Job summary

Ion Beam Services (IBS) UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System at the Bathgate site and subsequently at the Eurocentral/Motherwell area. You will report to the Group QSE Director and ensure ISO 9001 compliance across the site.

The role focuses on deploying and maintaining the QMS, driving continuous improvement, audits, CAPA, and health and safety programs, with occasional travel to UK suppliers and the France site.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in Quality, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial Quality.
• Proficiency in ISO 9001 and the process-based approach.
• Experience with audits, NC/CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Solid experience in Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and group standards.
• Lead internal, customer, and certification audits and manage NC/CAPA actions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and support process owners in improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance at the Scottish site and beyond.

Skills

QMS ownership

ISO 9001

Audits CAPA

Health & Safety

Data analytics

MS 365 suite

ERP systems

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Ready to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in the semiconductor and advanced electronics industry?

Join IBS and help shape the future of innovation!

About Ion Beam Services (IBS)

Ion Beam Services is a fast-growing, international high-tech company with locations in France, as well as in the United States, Scotland, and Singapore. Founded in 1987, we have developed unique expertise in designing equipment and electronic components that bring nanotechnology to the semiconductor industry.

Our specialization in ion implantation covers every step from R&D to production. Through our equipment manufacturing, maintenance, and process development services, we deliver innovative solutions across the entire value chain.

Site Quality Manager

Ion Beam Services (UK) Ltd are recruiting an experienced Site Quality Manager to work initially at our site in Bathgate, Scotland then at our new site near Eurocentral (Motherwell area) from October/November.

Overview

Reporting to the Group QSE Director, the Site Quality Manager serves as the Quality lead for the Scottish site.

They oversee the deployment, maintenance, and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, local regulatory requirements, and Group standards.

Amidst the company's rapid transformation, they support teams in mastering and evolving processes while actively contributing to their digitalisation and performance.

Background:

• Higher education degree in Quality, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial Quality.
• Proficiency in ISO 9001 and the process-based approach.
• Experience with audits, NC/CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Solid experience in Health and Safety

Key Skills:

• You will be accountable for the UK’s Quality Management System/ISO9001 so must have proven experience of ensuring the maintenance and compliance of a Quality Management System.
• Experience of deploying Quality requirements and standards.
• Ability to prepare for and support internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Experience of tracking audit-related actions and verifying their effectiveness.
• Able to support process owners in defining, managing, and improving their processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Ability to work with ERP/integrated management systems and document management or Quality tools.
• Ability to manage the non-conformity (NC) and CAPA processes.
• Able to identify recurring issues and contribute to their sustainable resolution.
• Participate in monitoring supplier Quality performance.
• Support organisational and process changes.

Safety / Risk Prevention

• Ability to serve as the local point of contact for the Group QSE Director regarding Safety and ensure the implementation of Group standards at the site.
• Able to lead the site's Safety initiatives, in coordination with local management and the Group QSE Director.
• Experience of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks associated with site activities.
• Ability to identify and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements applicable to the Scottish site, while ensuring alignment with Group requirements and standards.
• Strong experience of tracking incidents, accidents, hazardous situations, and near-misses, as well as associated corrective actions.
• Experience of fostering a culture of prevention and safety among the teams.

Personal attributes:

Rigor Pragmatism Cross-functional leadership Analytical mindset Hands-on approach Ability to explain/teach Autonomy Digital aptitude Ability to work in an environment undergoing transformation

Nice-to-haves:

French language skills would be useful.

Travel: Occasional business travel to UK suppliers and to our site in France

Why Join IBS?

At IBS, we foster a culture of learning, innovation, and collective progress. You’ll thrive in a dynamic, high-tech environment where versatility, autonomy, and skill development are not just encouraged—they’re expected.

Joining IBS means becoming part of a team driven by curiosity, technical excellence, and a passion for challenges. Here, every day is an opportunity to grow and make your mark.