Quality Systems Lead - ISO 9001/AS9100, QMS & Audits

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (SARA); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

401(k) match/profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain the QMS across the site.

You will support audits, CAPA, and supplier quality to ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 and program requirements. You will work closely with Project Managers, Manufacturing, Design Engineers, and external vendors to drive continuous improvement and ensure quality program success at the DoD/DoE prime

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality system experience.
• Experience with eQMS software (QT9).
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action plans.
• Strong writing and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals, contracts, and customer requirements to identify quality/compliance requirements.
• Develop program quality plans and verify implementation of required processes; maintain records.
• Maintain QMS policies, procedures, and records for ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance.
• Coordinate and prepare annual QMS management reviews with required inputs and follow-up actions.
• Support internal and external audits, program spot audits, corrective actions, and management reviews.
• Track corrective actions, review documentation, and verify completion/effectiveness.
• Maintain quality metrics, identify trends, and report recurring quality issues to management.
• Assist with supplier evaluations, audits, and verification of quality flowdowns.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and program management to address quality system issues.

Skills

ISO 9001/AS9100

eQMS (QT9)

Auditing (ISO 9001/AS9100)

Root cause analysis

5S & Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Technical writing

Cross-functional communication

DoD security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

ASME NQA-1 experience

Associate degree with related quality education

Tools

QT9 eQMS

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain the QMS across the site.

You will support audits, CAPA, and supplier quality to ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 and program requirements. You will work closely with Project Managers, Manufacturing, Design Engineers, and external vendors to drive continuous improvement and ensure quality program success at the DoD/DoE prime