Quality and Production Engineering Manager

Come Join Our Team

We take pride in building quality products—and enriching the lives of those who make it possible. As a growing company, we invest in our people, our processes, and the technology that drives our success. We believe that when our team members thrive, our company thrives. We offer opportunities for career growth in a supportive, hands‑on environment where your contributions make a difference every day.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a positive, team‑oriented culture where autonomy is earned, hard work is rewarded, and every employee’s voice matters. Come grow with us and help shape our future!

Sierra Instruments has been delivering market‑leading gas flow measurement products for more than 45 years. As part of TASI Gas Flow, Sierra Instruments designs and manufactures high‑performance thermal mass flow controllers for nearly every gas, liquid, or steam application. We provide critical instrumentation for gas flow control systems across all industries where accurate gas flow measurement is mission critical.

• Competitive salaries
• 10 paid holidays each year, vacation, sick time and volunteer time
• 401(k) with employer match – immediately vested
• HSA, pre‑tax health savings program
• Flexible work schedules that promote a healthy work‑life balance
• Top‑tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Programs

The Quality and Production Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership for Manufacturing, Production, and Quality Engineering functions, ensuring efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS). This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to support product quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. As a senior leader, this individual will serve as a coach and mentor, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive problem‑solving.

Over the next 1–3 years, the role will lead key strategic initiatives, including facility consolidation and the integration of multiple legacy quality systems and certifications into a unified QMS framework.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of Manufacturing Engineers, Production Engineers, and Quality Engineers.
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities, empowering team members to take ownership of processes and problem resolution.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with peer leaders in Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure seamless operational flow and alignment on strategic goals.
• Oversee day‑to‑day sustaining engineering activities to immediately address and resolve production bottlenecks, tooling issues, and manufacturing variances.
• Drive CI initiatives (utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies) to eliminate waste, optimize workflows, and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Monitor, analyze, and drive improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) such as First Pass Yield (FPY), scrap rates, and cost of poor quality (COPQ).
• Serve as the primary quality interface with customers and resolve quality escapes and complaints.
• Implement robust root‑cause analysis (e.g., 8D, CAPA) to proactively identify, address, and permanently resolve systemic manufacturing issues.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Management System across all production and engineering functions.
• Manage supplier quality programs including incoming inspection, supplier corrective actions, and supplier audits.
• Act as the primary owner for maintaining critical industry certifications, including ATEX, PED, and ISO 9001/14001, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
• Integrate risk‑based thinking into both production engineering changes and quality control plans to safeguard product integrity.
• Act as a key technical and operational leader in the strategic consolidation of two existing factories into a single building. Ensure zero disruption to product quality or critical delivery schedules during the transition.
• Develop and execute an actionable, phased roadmap to…