Ceramics Engineer

Doncasters Group; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Doncasters in Oxford, Alabama, is seeking a Ceramic Core Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority for non-metallic materials and manufacturing processes used to produce precision ceramic cores for aerospace investment castings. This on-site role connects advanced material science with high-volume manufacturing at our Oxford facility.

The engineer will develop a new core manufacturing operation, optimize yields, maintain process control, and address defects to ensure smooth downstream

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on engineering experience in materials processing, injection molding, or investment casting.
• Experience with data analysis and SPC using Minitab or Excel.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing methods and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for non-metallic materials and manufacturing processes used in aerospace investment castings.
• Develop a green field core manufacturing operation from material development to finishing and strengthening.
• Optimize ceramic core manufacturing yields and ensure fixed process adherence and control.
• Identify and solve structural or dimensional defects to ensure stable downstream wax and casting operations.
• Report to the facility engineering manager/director and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Data analysis (Minitab/Excel)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Laboratory testing methods

GD&T knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering

Job description

Are you seeking a new career as a Ceramic Core Engineer role specifically in Aerospace Investment Casting? Could you be the primary technical authority for non-metallic materials and manufacturing processes used to produce precision internal cooling passages and hollow features in aerospace investment castings?

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our team in Oxford, AL/ Auburn, AL (flexibility).

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

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?

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 3,000 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 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, 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

The Role

The Ceramic Core Engineer serves as the primary technical authority for non-metallic materials and manufacturing processes used to produce precision internal cooling passages and hollow features in aerospace investment castings. Located on-site at our Oxford, Alabama, aerospace casting facility, this wide-reaching role connects advanced material science and high-volume manufacturing. The engineer is responsible for developing a “green field” core manufacturing operation, from core body material development through forming and thermal processing to finishing and strengthening. During development and production, the engineer manages optimizing ceramic core manufacturing yields, ensuring fixed process adherence & process control, and solving structural or dimensional defects to secure a stable product flow of high-quality components to the downstream wax and casting operations. This position reports to the facility engineering manager / director.

Interested?

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on engineering experience in materials (preferably ceramics) processing, injection molding, or an investment casting foundry.
• Proficiency in data analysis software like Minitab or Excel for Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Familiarity with laboratory testing methods & protocols.
• Familiarity with dimensional inspection equipment, tooling design & operation, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

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].