Quality Systems Technician – QMS & Audits (A&D)

Cogitic Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogitic Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Systems Technician to support ISO 9001/AS9100, QMS, audits, supplier quality, and continuous improvement within precision manufacturing for defense applications.

We value problem solving, collaboration, and driving quality across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. ProShop ERP experience is a plus and U.S. citizenship with security clearance eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, or a completed manufacturing internship plus 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• 2+ 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.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% for supplier oversight.
• U.S. citizenship, successful background check, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Quality Management Systems (QMS): Support compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable manufacturing quality standards.
• Internal & External Audits: Conduct internal quality audits and participate in customer, supplier, and registrar audits.
• Supplier Quality Management: Monitor supplier performance, conduct supplier audits, maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL), and resolve quality issues.
• Corrective Actions: Support root cause analysis, nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective action requests (CARs), and preventive action requests (PARs).
• Quality Documentation: Maintain quality records, audit reports, and manufacturing documentation using ProShop ERP.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve quality processes, supplier performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Mission Assurance to ensure quality requirements are met.

Job description

Cogitic Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Systems Technician to support ISO 9001/AS9100, QMS, audits, supplier quality, and continuous improvement within precision manufacturing for defense applications.

We value problem solving, collaboration, and driving quality across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. ProShop ERP experience is a plus and U.S. citizenship with security clearance eligibility is preferred.