Wax Process Engineer

Doncasters Group; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing company in Droitwich Spa is seeking a Wax Process Engineer to enhance the manufacturability of Industrial Gas Turbines castings. This hands-on role involves collaborating with engineers to implement improvements in both new and legacy product lines. The successful candidate will need experience in a lost wax casting environment and understanding of temperature systems. Join a global leader committed to technical excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Company cash health care plan

Varied work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a lost wax casting environment is essential.
• Hands-on experience in a wax shop is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Enhance manufacturability of Industrial Gas Turbines castings.
• Collaborate with Process Owners to drive improvements.
• Work on both new product development and legacy lines.

Skills

Knowledge of investment casting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of temperature measurement

Job description

Do you have experience in a lost wax casting environment? Can you help us turn metals into motion?

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Wax Process Engineer to join our team in Droitwich Spa.

Working hours

Monday to Thursday: 8am – 4:30pm, Friday: 8am – 2pm

Why join us?

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there's a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

As a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, we provide critical solutions to some of the world's most demanding industries, including aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors.

With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we've built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and engineering that performs where it matters most. Today, we operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000 professionals. This includes engineers and production teams to HR, marketing, and other support functions, who are united by a shared sense of purpose.

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 you're 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, teamwork, and integrity.

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.
• Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits.

The Role

As a Wax Process Engineer, you will play a key role in enhancing the manufacturability of Industrial Gas Turbines (IGT) castings within our Turbine Aerofoils Business. In this hands‑on position, you will collaborate closely with Process Owners and Engineers to drive improvements across both new product development and legacy product lines. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we would like to hear from you!

Interested?

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

Knowledge of investment casting or wax shop environment is essential to succeed in this role.

• Previous experience working in a lost wax casting role.
• Understanding of temperature measurement and control systems.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

To Apply

Apply online.

We'll 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 [e-mail].