CoorsTek, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Director Artificial Intelligence
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $198K/yr
10+ years expCoorsTek, Inc. is committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to advanced ceramics manufacturing. The Director of Artificial Intelligence leads the strategy, delivery, and adoption of AI and automation solutions, aiming to improve safety, quality, throughput, customer experience, and cost efficiency across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Set and maintain the AI and automation roadmap aligned to CoorsTek’s business strategy, IT strategy, and key value streams (smart manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and corporate functions). Prioritize a clear portfolio of use cases, balancing quick wins with multi-year platform investments
Oversee design and implementation of AI, GenAI, and automation solutions (e.g., copilots, machine learning models, RPA, workflow automation, intelligent document processing, MCP/A2A, etc.). Ensure these solutions integrate with core platforms such as SAP, MES, and the enterprise data platform
Partner with Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Legal/Compliance to ensure responsible use of AI. Establish and run light-weight governance for model lifecycle, security/privacy, regulatory considerations, and alignment with CoorsTek policies and standards
Define and track KPIs (e.g., hours saved, cycle time reduction, defect reduction, improved forecast accuracy, revenue impact). Regularly report outcomes and recommendations to IT and business leadership, adjusting priorities based on realized value and capacity
Establish end user integration and adoption strategies aligned with broader CoorsTek AI strategy to drive AI and automation literacy across CoorsTek through playbooks, training, and internal communities of practice. Work with HR and Communications to support adoption, clarify impacts on roles and skills, and highlight success stories from plants and functions
Lead a small, high-impact internal team and coordinate external partners as needed. Manage relationships with key AI and automation vendors and systems integrators, ensuring CoorsTek gets both value and flexibility from its investments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
10+ years of experience in IT, Data & Analytics, or Digital roles, including 3–5 years leading AI, data science, or intelligent automation initiatives
Advanced AI / Automation Skills - Strong understanding of AI/ML (including GenAI), RPA, workflow automation, and integration patterns. Able to review solution designs and guide teams on architecture, security, and scalability
Strong Communication and Leadership Skills - Effective at translating technical concepts into clear business outcomes for plant managers, functional leaders, and executives. Experienced in leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without direct authority in a global setting
Strong Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills - Comfortable breaking down complex operational and business challenges, using data to size opportunities and measure impact. Skilled in prioritizing initiatives under capacity and budget constraints
Relationship Building - Builds trusted partnerships with Operations, R&D, Finance, HR, and Commercial leaders. Listens well, understands plant and functional realities, and co-creates solutions rather than 'pushing tools.'
Strategic and Practical Orientation - Thinks long-term about AI capabilities while staying grounded in what can be delivered and supported today in a manufacturing environment. Balances experimentation with reliability and supportability
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing or other asset-intensive industries strongly preferred
Prior people leadership experience (direct or matrix) and experience working in a global organization are strongly preferred
Company
CoorsTek, Inc.
CoorsTek is the international partner of choice for companies requiring the unique, high-performance properties of products manufactured from engineered technical ceramics and advanced materials.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.58MKey Investors
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2024-03-19Grant· $4.58M
Leadership Team
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