Director of Quality

About the role

CoorsTek is seeking a Director of Quality to lead the quality strategy across its advanced ceramics manufacturing operations serving the Medical, Energy, Automotive, and Durables markets. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will shape quality programs, drive continuous improvement, and position the company as a quality leader.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead Quality Managers across six U.S. and one Canadian facilities.
• Implement and continuously improve quality programs that prevent defects and enhance process capability.
• Oversee the quality management system to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations.
• Standardize processes, metrics, and corrective‑action disciplines across sites.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other advanced quality methodologies.
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
• Coordinate investigations of quality issues, customer complaints, non‑conformances, and corrective actions.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to translate requirements into value‑adding quality solutions.

Required profile

• Proven strategic leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Track record of leading quality functions across multiple sites.
• Experience in the medical, energy, automotive, or durable goods sectors.
• Strong ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Lean methodology
• Six Sigma
• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation
• Data analysis and trend monitoring
• Root cause analysis