Graduate Product/Process Engineer

Doncasters Group; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Medical insurance

Mentor

Two-year development program

Cross-site rotations

Job summary

Doncasters Group in Oxford, Alabama, invites recent engineering graduates to join its two-year Graduate Development Program designed to develop the next generation of aerospace-focused engineers. The program combines on-the-job training with structured rotations to build core skills in casting, production, and process improvement.

As a Product Engineer I, you’ll monitor casting processes, support tooling and maintenance, and gain cross-site exposure under a mentor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Professional Experience.
• Basic knowledge of casting processes.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
• A desire to grow, take initiative, and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor casting processes and participate in production maintenance.
• Provide tooling support and contribute to yield improvement.
• Gain cross-site experience and exposure to different teams and products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you a recent engineering graduate looking for an exciting opportunity to launch your career? Are you passionate about manufacturing, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact? If so, this program is your gateway to a rewarding engineering career.

Join our dynamic team through our structured 2-year Graduate Development Program, designed to develop the next generation of engineering talent while helping us turn metals into motion in Oxford, Alabama.

Hours – 40 hours a week

Salary - $65,000

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 programmes.

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:

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
• Long-term career growth within the organization
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance
• A structured two‑year development experience focused on capability building
• A mentor to guide your growth and help you navigate early career decisions
• Hands‑on exposure to the full aerospace investment casting process
• Cross‑functional rotations and opportunities to learn from experts

Product Engineer I is an Early-Career role supporting aerospace investment casting processes, building a foundational engineering skillset, and developing knowledge of the process through tasks and responsibilities such as process monitoring, part-specific production maintenance, tooling support, and yield improvement. This position offers exposure to all areas and processes involved in manufacturing aerospace cast products in partnership with a mentor. As part of our graduate development program, participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable cross-site experience and exposure to different teams, products, and manufacturing environments.

Interested?

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Professional Experience
• Basic knowledge of casting processes
• Effective communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills
• A desire to grow, take initiative, and solve problems

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].