Job Description

Are you Graduate Product Engineer looking for a new and exciting opportunity? If so, we want you to be part of our dynamic team at Oxford supporting us to turn metals into motion!

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

Hours – 40 hours a week

Salary - $65,000

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?

As a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, we provide critical solutions to some of the world’s most demanding industries, including aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors.

With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we’ve built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and engineering that performs where it matters most. Today, we operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000 professionals. This includes engineers and production teams to HR, marketing, and other support functions, who are united by a shared sense of purpose.

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, teamwork, and integrity.

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:

Procuct Engineer I is an entry-level 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 the manufacture of aerospace cast products in partnership with a mentor.

• Assist in Maintenance of Part-Specific Production
• Assist in the Evaluation and Execution of Part-Specific Continuous Improvement & Defect Reduction
• Contribute to the New Part Development Process
• Demonstrate Proficiency in Dimensional Evaluation (Layout / CMM / Gauge / Bluelight)
• Demonstrate Proficiency with Statistical Tools (Yield Evaluation, Correlation, Capability Analysis)
• Demonstrate Proficiency in Problem Solving (RCCA Methods)
• Engage with Operations to Understand Processes from an Execution Point of View & Develop “On Floor” Workplace Networks
• Perform Role in Accordance with Safety Requirements & Guidelines

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 Engineering or Equivalent Professional Experience
• Basic knowledge of casting processes, GD&T, or engineering documentation is preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems is preferred, but not required.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and analytical skills

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 careers@doncasters.com

Qualifications
An ambitious individual who has aerospace industry experience. Ideally you will have a working knowledge of 3 or 5-axis CNC manufacturing, with a clear understanding of conventional metal removal, forming and joining.

We are also keen to hear from candidates who have knowledge of Solid Model/ CAD using auto-desk inventor software.

If you are a Production Engineer looking to deploy your skills in an established business then we would love to hear from you.