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CoorsTek

Global supplier of engineered ceramic components

Quality Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/16/2026
$103k - $123.6k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Golden, CO, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestValidation, Compliance & Quality Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5 years of related work experience, or 10 years of related work experience.
  • Familiarity and experience with ISO 9001 is required.
  • Ability to perform detail-oriented tasks using high language skills and high math skills.
  • Extensive expertise and knowledge in the specified area.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, plan, coordinate, and direct the quality assurance team and quality management system to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.
  • Maintain and improve a quality management system based on ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 to ensure the organization consistently meets customer requirements and enhances customer satisfaction.
  • Review customer requirements for internal changes, quotations, and orders to ensure the site maintains compliance with accepted customer requirements.
  • Direct and manage internal and external audits of the QMS, systems, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with ISO / IATF, customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead structured problem-solving activities to address quality escapes, customer complaints, internal product nonconformances, audit findings, and QMS compliance gaps.
  • Interface with internal functions such as engineering, sales, planning, and operations to coordinate testing, qualifications, investigations, and other work related to quality assurance functions.
  • Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectations of finished product.
  • Develop and implement methods for monitoring work activities to communicate current status or work activities to management, customers, and other stakeholders.
  • Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability.
  • Investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality as needed.
  • Provide feedback on and promote organizational strategy and vision.
  • Recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action as needed.
  • Interpret and enforce company policy and create linkages for employees on how they impact business strategy.
  • Support and create effective teams, units, and environments.
  • Set direction for a major, multi-functional unit or department as needed.
  • Be responsible for unit/department budget, schedules, and planning.
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts and support and help implement new ideas.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with IATF 16949 is preferred.

About the company

CoorsTek is a global leader in engineered ceramics. It makes ceramic components and materials used in electronics, medical implants, vehicle armor, and other industrial applications. These products are created from advanced ceramic compounds and engineered into parts that offer high temperature resistance, wear resistance, electrical insulation, and durability. The company differentiates itself by its large global footprint, extensive manufacturing capabilities, and a history of strategic acquisitions (e.g., Covalent Materials) that broaden its materials portfolio and geographic reach, backed by a longstanding family leadership. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-performance ceramic solutions at scale for diverse industries while expanding its global presence and capabilities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Golden, Colorado

Founded

1910

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What believers are saying

  • January 22, 2026 solar agreement with Pivot Energy lowers costs and emissions.
  • Kentucky armor capacity and Benton, Arkansas investments deepen defense revenue starting 2025.
  • Red Rocks partnership and CoorsTek Academy improve hiring for hard-to-fill manufacturing roles.

What critics are saying

  • CeramTec litigation still burns management time, with U.S. Supreme Court history through 2025.
  • Kyocera expanded North Carolina ceramics capacity on April 15, 2026, intensifying pricing pressure.
  • Defense and medical niches create concentration risk if one program stalls in 2026.

What makes CoorsTek unique

  • CoorsTek Bioceramics won French Supreme Court relief on February 2, 2026 for pink hips.
  • Jonathan Coors still leads a fifth-generation family company, preserving long-term continuity.
  • CoorsTek Academy opened July 16, 2025, tying manufacturing training directly to operations.

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