Ceramic Core Engineer - Aerospace Investment Casting

Are you seeking a new career as a Ceramic Core Engineer role specifically in Aerospace Investment Casting Could you be the primary technical authority for non-metallic materials and manufacturing processes used to produce precision internal cooling passages and hollow features in aerospace investment castings

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our team in Oxford AL/ Auburn AL (flexibility).

The working hours/salary for this role are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM with some flexibility.

Why join us
Did you know that every time you take a flight drive somewhere or switch on a light theres 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 3000 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 youre 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 Ceramic Core Engineer serves as the primary technical authority for non-metallic materials and manufacturing processes used to produce precision internal cooling passages and hollow features in aerospace investment castings. Located on-site at our Oxford Alabama aerospace casting facility this wide-reaching role connects advanced material science and high-volume manufacturing. The engineer is responsible for developing a green field core manufacturing operation from core body material development through forming and thermal processing to finishing and strengthening. During development and production the engineer manages optimizing ceramic core manufacturing yields ensuring fixed process adherence & process control and solving structural or dimensional defects to secure a stable product flow of high-quality components to the downstream wax and casting operations. This position reports to the facility engineering manager / director.

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

• Bachelors degree in Ceramic Engineering Materials Science Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on engineering experience in materials (preferably ceramics) processing injection molding or an investment casting foundry.
• Proficiency in data analysis software like Minitab or Excel for Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Familiarity with laboratory testing methods & protocols.
• Familiarity with dimensional inspection equipment tooling design & operation and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

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

Required Experience:

IC