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Director of Strategic Technology Management, Green EnergyAs the Director of Strategic Technology Management, you will be a technical resource and leader responsible for providing Global materials, process and technology direction. You will be a technology leader (internally and externally), initiating R&D development projects and determining “best fit” manufacturing locations and methodologies. You will lead new product development by aligning on tailwind market opportunities and strategic customers’ unmet technical needs by establishing an integrated technology roadmap. You will leverage stage gate discipline and CoorsTek capabilities (existing and ability to develop with strong business case) linked to market windows of opportunity to drive business growth. Further, you are responsible for identifying value-added functionality to advance CoorsTek solutions as an advantage for customers. You will connect and collaborate to deliver complex, globally sourced, customer solutions for the purpose of maintaining and increasing revenues and margin.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Engage regularly with members of our customers’ Management, Technical Staff, Market/Commercial Decision Makers and Engineers to establish future materials, process, and form factor requirements (Type II and III); in close collaboration with CoorsTek's Business Unit.
Initiate product development efforts based on customer and market feedback to create differentiating technology platforms.
Understand and promote CoorsTek’s technical capabilities to express a real value proposition to new and existing customers. Comfortable with a fail-fast mentality.
Lead technical discussions to educate customers in the depth and breadth of CoorsTek’s capabilities, with the goal of establishing materials and process improvements for applications.
Vet and develop project/program plans and leverage capabilities for complex customer solutions by applying organization-wide resources and capabilities.
Capability to establish a strategic technology roadmap based on customer and market intelligence collaboratively with CoorsTek’s strategic marketing team.
Continually identify opportunities to apply or develop technologies to satisfy customer needs; when existing processes and materials do not exist, acts further to define and determine a technical solution.
The role includes participation in competitive intelligence gathering and appropriate market assessments given the competitive landscape.
Work with appropriate Global R&D leaders to establish development activities for new materials and processes for direct application to customer requirements.
Connect and collaborate effectively as a technical resource with both internal and external personnel to support commercial solutions.
Collaborate internally and externally to understand and validate Total Addressable Markets (TAM) and Sellable Addressable Markets (SAM).
Collaborate with customers, industry leaders, and internal teams to shape the future of sustainable technology.
Establish a direction for ongoing self-improvement to gain knowledge and understanding of markets, customers, and a thorough understanding of CoorsTek’s materials and process technologies.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Ceramic or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
Preferred: Master’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, or Materials Science.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years product engineering/technical sales management experience.
Extensive experience in all aspects of ceramic materials, processing and application.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong understanding of customer requirements and market trends as they relate to materials technology, processing, and practical applications.
Thorough knowledge of ceramic manufacturing processes, CoorsTek global materials offerings, capabilities, and Technology Group programs and projects; technically proficient in end-use applications and required product capabilities as well as potential value-added features.
Command strong communication skills – both oral and written; ability to develop and deliver presentations internally and externally.
Demonstrated capability to Design-For-Manufacturing, with considerations for manufacturability, profitability, and risk assessment with the ability to validate cost assumptions with respect to an overall P&L.
Strong commercial acumen, experience with contracts and in preparing proposals.
Conveys subject expertise in order to accurately inform leadership on strategic business initiatives.
Strong analytical, persuasive and communication skills.
Deep understanding of ceramics, strong customer engagement skills, and a strategic mindset to align technological advancements with market demands.
Proven track record of engaging with customers and translating their needs into actionable technology solutions.
Strong understanding of green energy systems, hydrogen technologies, and decarbonization strategies.
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Position Specific Requirements:

Extensive industry experience in green energy and hydrogen conversion, including familiarity with related technologies, challenges, and market drivers.
Ability to think strategically while executing detailed, hands-on technical projects.
Fundamental understanding of ASTM Y14.5 GD&T engineering drawing standards.
Familiarity with mechanical testing methods including vibratory, environmental, erosion, strength, thermal shock.
Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9000 requirements.
Fundamental understanding of PFMEA’s and PCP’s.
Experience supporting quality investigations including the 8D and 5-why processes.
Understanding of FOD control best practices.
Travel: Domestic & International may be required (up to 40%).
Preferred Location: Golden, CO (other locations will be considered).

Target Hiring Rage: Please note that the target hiring range listed is based on Golden, CO and may vary for other locations

Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 163,794.00 - USD 225,216.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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