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The Wax Process Engineer / Process Owner serves as the primary technical authority for the entire wax pattern and wax mold assembly preparation value stream. Located on-site at our Oxford, Alabama, aerospace investment casting facility, this role owns the process stability, wax injection parameters, and assembly standards required to produce high-integrity wax assemblies. The engineer’s mandate spans from the receipt and quality validation of ceramic cores, into pattern and mold ancillary component wax injection, final mold setup methods, and preparation for shell loading. This role directly impacts downstream casting quality by driving dimensional repeatability, minimizing inclusion defects, eliminating assembly-induced stress, and maintaining strict fixed process controls for our turbine blades and vanes.
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, Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited program.
Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with explicit experience in injection molding or investment casting wax room operations.
Understanding of polymer/wax rheology, thermal expansion, contraction characteristics, and material behavior.
Mechanical aptitude to comprehend the operation of a wax injection press with ability to troubleshoot issues and modify parameters to obtain quality wax components.
Familiarity with assembly jig/fixture design and pattern-gating principles.
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Ability to interpret structured blue light scanning reports and ultrasonic wall thickness data to diagnose wax pattern shape and core positioning.
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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.
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Private British manufacturer of precision cast components and superalloys serving aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and transportation OEMs.
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