Quality Systems Specialist

Cogitic Corporation • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $31 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Cogitic Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Systems Specialist (Quality Technician) to support its precision manufacturing operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role supports mission-critical manufacturing for the U.S. Navy and national defense, with responsibilities extending beyond quality inspection to include quality management systems, audits, supplier quality assurance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

The specialist supports compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable manufacturing quality standards; conducts internal audits and participates in customer, supplier, and registrar audits; monitors supplier performance and maintains the Approved Supplier List; and supports root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions. The role also maintains quality and manufacturing documentation in ProShop ERP, identifies improvement opportunities, and collaborates across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Mission Assurance. Approximately 10% travel is required for supplier oversight.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of manufacturing experience, or a completed manufacturing internship plus 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• 2 or more years of Quality Management System (QMS) experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality assurance, quality processes, and documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, 2D/3D models, and GD&T.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and quality reporting.
• U.S. citizenship, successful background check, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
• ISO 9001 or AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification.
• Experience with internal audits, supplier quality, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Experience in precision machining, aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing.
• ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable manufacturing quality standards.
• Conduct internal quality audits and participate in customer, supplier, and registrar audits.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct supplier audits, maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL), and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Support root-cause analysis, nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective action requests (CARs), and preventive action requests (PARs).
• Maintain quality records, audit reports, and manufacturing documentation using ProShop ERP.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes, supplier performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Mission Assurance to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Travel approximately 10% for supplier oversight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed