Foundry Process Engineer / Process Owner (DS/SX 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

Foundry Process Engineer / Process Owner (DS/SX Casting)

#3449

Oxford, Alabama, United States

The Role

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, 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
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

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:

• 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, 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.

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].