Product Engineer – Dimensional & Tooling Owner

Doncasters; Oxford (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Competitive 401K

Competitive medical insurance

Job summary

Doncasters in Oxford, Alabama, is seeking a Product Engineer to own the Dimensional, Geometric, and Tooling aspects of a portfolio of aerospace investment cast parts. You will interpret blueprints, master GD&T, and manage tooling design or procurement on-site.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical/aerospace/manufacturing engineering, 3+ years in dimensional control or tooling, strong Siemens NX CAD skills, GD&T expertise, and hands-on metrology experience, with a commitment to quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years direct engineering experience with dimensional control, tooling design, or precision manufacturing—ideally within an aerospace investment casting or precision machining environment.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling platforms (preferably, Siemens NX).
• Comprehensive understanding of GD&T, including tolerance stack-up analysis and datum scheme selection.
• Hands-on familiarity with modern metrology data layouts, specifically Structured Blue Light scanning 3D color-map inspection analysis and ultrasonic wall thickness testing.
• Knowledge of CNC machining practices, tool-making standards, and tool material selection.

Responsibilities

• Own the dimensional, geometric, and tooling integrity for a portfolio of aerospace investment cast parts.
• Interpret customer blueprints and master GD&T requirements.
• Design or procure precision casting tooling and manage dimensional qualification (FAI).
• Collaborate on on-site manufacturing operations at Oxford, AL facility.

Skills

Dimensional control

GD&T

3D CAD modeling

Metrology data layouts

Tooling design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Product Engineer – Dimensional & Tooling Owner

#3453

Oxford, Alabama, United States

The Role

Are you looking to own the Dimensional & Tooling Process? Are you seeking a Product Engineer role where you would own the physical envelope of the parts.

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Product Engineer to join our team in Oxford, AL.

The working hours 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 Role

The Product Engineer serves as the primary technical authority and lifecycle manager for the dimensional, geometric, and tooling integrity of a specific portfolio of aerospace investment cast parts. While the Process Engineer focuses on the metallurgical and microstructural aspects of component production, the Product Engineer owns the physical envelope of the part. This role is responsible for interpreting customer blueprints, mastering GD&T requirements, designing or procuring precision casting tooling (dies, wax patterns, setters), and managing dimensional qualification (FAI). This role is located on-site at our Oxford, Alabama, aerospace investment casting facility.

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 mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited program.
• Minimum 3 years of direct engineering experience with dimensional control, tooling design, or precision manufacturing—ideally within an aerospace investment casting or precision machining environment.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling platforms (preferably, Siemens NX).
• Comprehensive understanding of GD&T, including tolerance stack-up analysis and datum scheme selection.
• Hands-on familiarity with modern metrology data layouts, specifically Structured Blue Light scanning 3D color-map inspection analysis and ultrasonic wall thickness testing.
• Knowledge of CNC machining practices, tool-making standards, and tool material selection.

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].