Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Competitive 401K

Competitive medical insurance

Job summary

Doncasters in Oxford, AL is seeking a Process Engineer to act as the technical bridge between customer quality specs and our manufacturing floor. The role focuses on interpreting metallurgical specifications, managing PPAP/FAI, and maintaining part docs to ensure products meet customer expectations.

The position requires a degree in metallurgy or related field and at least 3 years in aerospace manufacturing, preferably with investment casting, metallurgy, or qualification work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience interpreting metallurgical and process specifications and qualification processes.
• Knowledge of PPAP/FAI processes and part documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret metallurgical and process specs for aerospace investment cast parts.
• Manage PPAP/FAI qualification process and maintain part documentation.
• Drive stable production yields and collaborate with process owners and quality engineers.

Skills

Metallurgy fundamentals

Reading customer specs

NDT criteria understanding

Quality systems knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Are you seeking a new career as a Process Engineer with a focus on parts? Could you act as the technical bridge between customer quality specifications and our manufacturing floor?

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 someplace, 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 Role

The Process Engineer (Part Owner) serves as the primary technical authority and manufacturing lifecycle manager for a portfolio of aerospace investment cast parts. Unlike process-specific engineers, the Part Owner has a comprehensive, part-specific focus, acting as the technical bridge between customer quality specifications and our manufacturing floor. This role is responsible for interpreting metallurgical and process specifications, managing the qualification (PPAP/FAI) process, maintaining part-specific documentation, and driving stable production yields. The Part Owner collaborates directly with the various manufacturing process owners (Ceramic Core, Shell, Foundry, etc.), quality engineers, and other production support specialists to engineer the optimal manufacturing path, ensuring the final component conforms entirely to customer quality and metallurgical expectations. This role is located on-site at our Oxford, Alabama, aerospace investment casting facility. (Note: Dimensional and geometric compliance is owned separately by the Product Engineer).

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 engineering experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment, with a strong preference for investment casting, metallurgy, or component qualification.
• Fundamental comprehension of metallurgy, microstructure, defect identification and origination, and multi-physics interactions involved in the metal casting process.
• Understanding of aerospace quality systems and qualification frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting customer driven specifications such as material and microstructural requirements, non-destructive testing (NDT) criteria, and heat-treatment standards.

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].

QualificationsAn ambitious individual who has a proven track record in Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) castings experience in a Turbine Aerofoils industry. Ideally you will have a working knowledge of materials science, mechanical, or industrial engineering along with specific investment casting experience.
If you are a Process Engineer looking to deploy your skills in an established business then we would love to hear from you.