Aerospace Foundry Process Engineer (VIM/DS Casting)

Doncasters; Oxford (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Medical insurance

Job summary

Doncasters in Oxford, Alabama is seeking a Foundry Process Engineer / Process Owner to lead VIM and directional solidification casting operations, ensuring metallurgical integrity and customer specifications. You will own the process from mold preheat through solidification, drive yield improvements, and work with the team to deliver high‑quality nickel-base turbine components for aerospace engines.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical or related engineering and at least 3

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Fundamental understanding of physical metallurgy and solidification kinetics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical authority for VIM and directional solidification casting operations.
• Own the casting process from mold preheat through solidification, driving yield improvements and defect elimination.
• Ensure fixed process compliance to meet aerospace customer specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize thermal profiles and withdrawal mechanics.

Skills

Metallurgical Engineering

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Casting process simulation tools

Job description

Doncasters in Oxford, Alabama is seeking a Foundry Process Engineer / Process Owner to lead VIM and directional solidification casting operations, ensuring metallurgical integrity and customer specifications. You will own the process from mold preheat through solidification, drive yield improvements, and work with the team to deliver high‑quality nickel-base turbine components for aerospace engines.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical or related engineering and at least 3