Foundry Process Engineer Process Owner (DSSX Casting)

Are you seeking a new career as a Process Engineer with a focus on DS/DX Casting Could you act as the primary technical authority for the vacuum induction melting (VIM) and directional solidification/single crystal casting operations

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our team in Oxford AL.

The working hours/salary for this role are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Why join us
Did you know that every time you take a flight drive somewhere or switch on a light theres a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen

We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines supporting leading OEM programs.

We excel in turning metals into motion working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.

We employ more than 3000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.

At Doncasters we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity delivering with commitment and working as one team to achieve more together. Whether youre developing precision-engineered components running world-class manufacturing operations or supporting our people and processes your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance precision and the values that drive us forward - excellence commitment integrity and teamwork.

What we can offer you:

An interesting and varied field to work in
An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
PTO
Competitive 401K
Competitive medical insurance

The Role

The Foundry Process Engineer / Process Owner serves as the primary technical authority for the vacuum induction melting (VIM) and directional solidification/single crystal casting operations. Located on-site at our Oxford Alabama aerospace investment casting facility this critical role is responsible for the thermal profiles withdrawal mechanics and metallurgical integrity required to produce advanced nickel-base superalloy turbine blades and vanes. The engineer owns the casting process from mold preheat through solidification driving casting yield improvements microstructural defect elimination and fixed process compliance to meet stringent aerospace component customer specifications.

Interested
If you have any of the below skills we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

• Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited program.
• Minimum 3 years of direct engineering experience in a vacuum investment casting foundry with an understanding of manufacturing facility operations.
• Fundamental understanding of physical metallurgy and solidification kinetics including dendritic nucleation and growth.
• Hands-on familiarity with high-temperature vacuum equipment induction heating systems and PLC furnace controls.
• Proficiency in interpreting NDT grain inspection data crystal orientation alignment (Laue) and microstructure analysis.
• Advanced capability in statistical software (Minitab Excel) and familiarity of casting process simulation tools.

To Apply

Apply online.

Well be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.

Equal opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background national origin race age sex gender identity disability- physical or hidden sexual orientation veteran status religious belief or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact