Product Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Product Engineer to manage aerospace investment casting programs from quotation through production. This role serves as the primary engineering owner for assigned products and collaborates with customers, Manufacturing, Quality, Process Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Operations to support the development, launch, and continued production of complex aerospace components.

The Product Engineer will apply knowledge of investment casting, structural engine components, superalloys, and manufacturing processes to improve manufacturability, resolve technical challenges, support customer requirements, and drive program performance.

This position combines product engineering, project coordination, manufacturing support, and customer-facing technical leadership. The engineer will serve as a key technical resource throughout the product lifecycle and contribute to knowledge sharing and the development of engineering capabilities across the organization.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned aerospace investment casting products from quotation through production.

• Serve as the primary engineering contact for assigned products and customer programs.

• Lead new product introduction activities for complex aerospace components.

• Review customer specifications, engineering drawings, technical requirements, and quality documentation.

• Evaluate product manufacturability and recommend practical process or design improvements.

• Provide engineering support for investment casting, foundry, machining, inspection, and production activities.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management.

• Support quotation activities, technical reviews, manufacturing feasibility assessments, and cost evaluations.

• Investigate manufacturing and quality issues using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methods.

• Support the development and maintenance of PFMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, and related manufacturing documentation.

• Communicate program status, technical risks, recommendations, and corrective actions to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve yield, cost, quality, delivery, and process reliability.

• Support customer, supplier, and internal technical reviews.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.

• Share technical knowledge and provide guidance to other engineering team members.

• Manage multiple technical projects and priorities while supporting customer and production requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated product engineering or manufacturing engineering experience within an investment casting, foundry, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of aerospace investment casting processes and manufacturing requirements.

• Experience supporting structural engine components, gas turbine components, superalloy castings, or comparable precision products.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, technical requirements, and GD&T.

• Experience supporting new product introduction and product lifecycle activities.

• Experience evaluating manufacturability and resolving complex production or quality concerns.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action, PFMEA, Control Plans, and structured problem-solving methods.

• Experience collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management.

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Strong project coordination, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make informed technical decisions with limited oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Equivalent combinations of education, military experience, technical training, and relevant manufacturing experience may also be considered.

• Experience supporting aerospace original equipment manufacturer programs.

• Experience with customer-facing engineering and technical liaison responsibilities.

• Knowledge of foundry operations, metallurgy, material performance, and superalloy processing.

• Experience with aerospace engine, turbine, or structural component manufacturing.

• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems and customer-specific requirements.

• Experience supporting quotation, estimating, cost reduction, yield improvement, or manufacturing feasibility activities.

• Experience using APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, statistical methods, and corrective action tools.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, or comparable continuous improvement training.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering projects.

• Experience supporting the technical development of engineering team members.

• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems used in manufacturing operations.

Key Technical Skills

• Product Engineering

• Aerospace Investment Casting

• Superalloy Castings

• Structural Engine Components

• New Product Introduction

• Foundry Operations

• Metallurgy

• Manufacturing Engineering

• GD&T

• Engineering Drawing Interpretation

• Root Cause Analysis

• Corrective Action

• PFMEA

• Control Plans

• Continuous Improvement

• Cost and Yield Improvement

• Customer-Facing Engineering

• Program and Project Coordination

Work Environment

This position operates within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment supporting complex investment cast components. The role includes regular interaction with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, suppliers, and customers.

The Product Engineer supports both office-based engineering responsibilities and manufacturing-floor activities. The position requires active participation in product development, production support, technical investigations, customer communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Groton, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health & Wellness Benefits Medical Insurance (Day 1 Eligibility) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Teladoc Virtual Healthcare Services Financial Benefits Annual Bonus Opportunity (10%) Competitive 401(k) Program 100% Company Match on First 3% Contributed 50% Company Match on Next 3% Contributed Up to 4.5% Total Company Match Relocation Assistance Available (up to $10,000 for qualified candidates) Paid Time Off & Holidays Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Paid Company Holidays: New Year's Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day (2 days) Labor Day Thanksgiving Day & Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Holiday (2 days) Professional Growth & Career Development Opportunity to join a globally recognized aerospace manufacturer with over 240 years of history Direct exposure to advanced aerospace investment casting technologies and superalloy manufacturing Significant technical ownership and visibility across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers while working alongside highly experienced industry experts Long-term succession planning opportunity with potential to grow into a key technical leadership role Continuous learning and professional development opportunities Why Engineers Join Doncasters Work on mission-critical aerospace components used in commercial and military engine applications Support complex structural castings valued from hundreds of thousands to over $1 million per part Join a collaborative engineering culture that values technical expertise, innovation, and knowledge sharing Be part of a growing engineering organization supporting leading aerospace OEM programs worldwide

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Groton,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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