Product Engineer - Dimensional & Tooling Owner

Doncasters

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
  • Minimum 3 years of engineering experience with dimensional control and tooling design
  • Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, preferably Siemens NX
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, including tolerance stack-up and datum selections
  • Hands-on experience with modern metrology techniques like Blue Light scanning
  • Familiarity with CNC machining practices and tool material selection

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical authority for dimensional and tooling integrity of aerospace investment cast parts
  • Interpret customer blueprints and master GD&T requirements
  • Design or procure precision casting tooling such as dies and wax patterns
  • Manage dimensional qualification including First Article Inspection (FAI)
  • Collaborate with Process Engineers on metallurgical and microstructural aspects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in an interesting and varied field
  • Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Competitive 401K plan
  • Comprehensive medical insurance
Full Job Description
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.

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.

To Apply

Apply online.

We'll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.

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.

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