Quality Technician- Group Lead

Cadence Inc
  • Suffield, CT
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join our Suffield team. This role is critical in ensuring product quality for precision-manufactured components in a highly regulated environment.

    You’ll bring strong technical inspection skills, the ability to interpret complex drawings and tolerances, and experience working in industries where quality standards are non-negotiable (aerospace, medical, or similar). This role also serves as a key partner to production—helping identify issues, support root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.

    What You’ll Do
    • Perform detailed inspections on precision metal components with tight tolerances
    • Interpret blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements
    • Utilize precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, and gages
    • Program and operate CMM equipment (e.g., Micro-Vu, Wenzel or similar systems)
    • Document inspection results and ensure compliance with quality standards
    • Partner with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues
    • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
    • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
    • Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members as needed

    As a Group Lead, you'll also:

    • Function as a working lead, balancing job responsibilities with team coordination
    • Lead/support daily production execution and workflow coordination
    • Acts as a primary escalation point for quality issues
    • Operate with high ownership of process performance (no formal people management authority)
    What We’re Looking For
    • 5–10 years of quality inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment
    • Experience inspecting metal components with tight tolerances
    • Background in aerospace, medical device, or other regulated industries (ISO 13485 or similar)
    • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
    • Hands-on experience with:
      • Calipers, micrometers, and precision gaging
      • CMM operation (Micro-Vu, Wenzel, or similar)
    • Ability to work independently and make sound quality decisions
    • Prior experience in a lead or informal leadership role preferred
    Why Join Us
    • Work on high-precision, high-impact products
    • Stable, team-oriented environment
    • Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and quality excellence
    • Competitive compensation aligned to experience and market

    Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (flexibility to start shift schedule earlier or later)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSuffield, CT

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Capability Maturity Model (CMM)unmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Medical Equipmentunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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