QA & Compliance Specialist CMMC/AS9100

Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist (CMMC Level 2 & AS9100) Full-time | Electronics Manufacturing | 100% On-site We are seeking a hands‑on Specialist to manage quality assurance and data security directly on our manufacturing floor. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will execute day‑to‑day quality procedures for ISO 9001 and AS9100, while administering the CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity practices required to safeguard our engineering and production networks. This is a fully on‑site, individual contributor role bridging physical electronics manufacturing and digital defense compliance. NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to our work with the U.S. Department of Defense. Key Responsibilities Enforce shop floor compliance: Monitor production and assembly processes to ensure alignment with ISO 9001 and AS9100 aerospace standards. Execute CMMC practices: Maintain the 110 technical and physical security controls required for CMMC Level 2 across our local engineering networks and workstations. Protect manufacturing data: Oversee the secure handling, physical labeling, and digital storage of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and technical blueprints. Gather audit artifacts: Collect, organize, and maintain strict physical and digital evidence for C3PAO and AS9100 registrar audits. Maintain documentation: Update the facility's System Security Plan (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), calibration logs, and quality manuals. Required Skills & Qualifications Manufacturing QA background: Strong operational familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 frameworks within an electronics or industrial production environment. CMMC Level 2 technical knowledge: Practical experience applying NIST SP 800-171 controls to engineering workstations, manufacturing software, or networks. Engineering background preferred: Prior experience or educational background in engineering is highly helpful for interpreting blueprints and technical specifications. Physical & digital security: Understanding of shop-floor physical access limitations alongside digital data segmentation. Artifact management: Proven capability to compile strict compliance logs, device tracking history, and quality inspection reports. US Citizenship: Required due to regular handling of federal defense blueprints and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Location: Cranston, RI (100% On-site) 36 Western Industrial Dr Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Manufacturing Manager About Us Electro Standards Laboratories is an established U.S. manufacturing and R&D engineering firm based in Cranston, Rhode Island. Since 1978, we have designed and manufactured high-quality electronic products, network switches, and power systems for defense, government, and commercial clients. We build our products to order and thoroughly test them in‑house using rigid testing procedures. What We Offer Competitive salary / hourly rate. Comprehensive medical and dental insurance. 401(k) plan options. Paid time off and paid holidays. Electro Standards Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin Community College