Quality & Technical Compliance Specialist

Cogitic Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Cogitic, the Quality & Technical Compliance Specialist (Contract Compliance Specialist) helps ensure customer requirements are understood, documented, and carried through every stage of manufacturing. The role works with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to interpret technical requirements, coordinate project documentation, and help ensure manufactured components meet customer standards. This is not a traditional quality inspection role or a position focused solely on contracts. It applies technical knowledge, problem-solving, and attention to detail across the manufacturing process, including support for U.S. Navy and Department of Defense programs. The specialist also helps maintain manufacturing records, compliance documentation, procedures, and work instructions.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
At least three years of relevant experience.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and manufacturing documentation.
Strong attention to detail, including the ability to identify discrepancies, understand requirements, and maintain accurate records.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Background in quality assurance, quality control, quality engineering, or manufacturing documentation.
Experience in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with material certifications, traceability requirements, inspection records, or certification packages.
Experience with ERP systems and project management software.
Exposure to aerospace, defense, precision machining, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with government contract requirements, NAVSEA, SUBSAFE, or DFARS.

Responsibilities

Review customer contracts, purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to identify requirements and communicate them accurately.
Support U.S. Navy and Department of Defense programs, including applicable DFARS, NAVSEA/NAVSUP, LEVEL I/SUBSAFE, and customer-specific requirements.
Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to ensure customer and contract requirements are understood and implemented.
Create and maintain ERP records, including parts, bills of material (BOMs), work orders, outside processing, and related project documentation.
Prepare and submit certification packages and required documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Review engineering documentation, solid models, test plans, material certifications, and manufacturing records for compliance with customer requirements.
Translate customer-provided information into clear, accurate documentation that supports production.
Assist with developing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and training documentation for quality and continuous improvement.
Use ERP and project management tools to improve planning accuracy, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.
Follow company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures; demonstrate company core values and assist with additional responsibilities as needed.