Process Engineer I

Are you a recent Graduate Process Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to launch your career? Are you passionate about manufacturing, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact? If so, this program is your gateway to a rewarding engineering career.

Join our dynamic team through our structured 2-year Graduate Development Program, designed to develop the next generation of engineering talent while helping us turn metals into motion in Groton, CT.

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?

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 3,000 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 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, 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
• Long-term career growth within the organization
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance
• A structured two‑year development experience focused on capability building
• A mentor to guide your growth and help you navigate early career decisions
• Hands‑on exposure to the full aerospace investment casting process
• Cross‑functional rotations and opportunities to learn from experts

The Role:

Process Engineer I is an Early-Career role supporting aerospace investment casting processes, building a foundational engineering skillset and developing knowledge of the process through tasks and responsibilities such as process ownership, monitoring, and process control; process-specific production maintenance; definition and execution of process methods and yield improvement. While this position offers exposure to all areas and processes involved in the manufacture of aerospace cast products, the focus is on a subset of the manufacturing process and that function’s upstream and downstream consequences.  The role initially is in partnership with a mentor until autonomous performance is demonstrated. As part of our 2-year graduate development program, participants will spend their first year in Groton, CT before rotating to Oxford, AL in year two, gaining valuable cross-site experience and exposure to different teams, products, and manufacturing environments.

• Assist in Demonstration and Maintenance of Production as it Relates to Process Responsibility
• Assist Evaluation and Execution of Process-Specific Continuous Improvement & Defect Reduction
• Integrate New Equipment and Methodology to Improve Process Control, Capability and/or Capacity
• Develop Engineering Skills & Toolbox

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 (certain process roles), 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.