Quality Engineering Technician I in Dresser, Wisconsin at CGI

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Quality Engineering Technician I who will support the Quality Engineering team in maintaining product and process quality standards in a manufacturing environment. This entry-level role is responsible for conducting inspections, collecting data, assisting in root cause analysis, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, basic understanding of quality tools, and a willingness to learn and grow within the quality discipline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of parts and assemblies using various measuring tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Record and report inspection data in compliance with quality control procedures
• Assist Quality Engineers in conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Support the maintenance of quality documentation such as inspection records, non-conformance reports, and calibration logs
• Participate in first article inspections (FAI) and production part approval processes (PPAP), as needed
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures
• Communicate quality issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in quality inspection or manufacturing support roles preferred but not required
• Familiarity with basic quality tools and measurement equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Proficient in basic math and data entry
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow within the quality function

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-Th; 5:45am - 6:15pm

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.