Quality Technician- Group Lead in Suffield, Connecticut at Cadence Inc

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.

• 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)

• 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

• 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