Why is this a relevant point? In fact, most cheap stuff is made by hand because human labor is inexpensive in the developing world. If anything, I'd guess that nicer parts undergo more automation.

It's hard to exactly know, but Cannondale suspension forks are often quite nice, and I would be unsurprised if theirs was notably better than the Suntour fork on the Specialized. The associated downside is that Cannondale forks are quite specialized and probably can only be serviced by Cannondale dealers. Shimano brakes might edge out the Maguras a bit, but they're honestly fine.

The rest of the drivetrain is better on the Specialized, but it's not frankly that big a deal. They both should work well.

With that said, I feel compelled to say that I think that suspension equipped hybrids are sort of silly. They're not great mountain bikes, rob efficiency when not locked out, and cost weight when they are locked out. Most importantly--and I think a lot of consumers don't get this point--modern suspension forks require fairly regular maintenance requiring specialized tools, consumable wear items, and oil. Those two bikes probably should have the suspension serviced approximately every 100 hours or riding time, at a probable cost of $50-$100. Consider that relatively wide, supple tires at lower pressure can provide moderate off road capacity and good on road comfort without these disadvantages. Just some thoughts to keep in mind--I think that suspended hybrids make sense for some people, but people often underestimate their total cost, and underestimate how much they can get out of a rigid bike with wide tires.