Process Engineer

Job description

Do you have experience working as a Process Engineer within a Foundry? Are you an experienced Process Engineer with strong analytical skills who wants to pursue a career with a leading international manufacturing Company? Look no further as, at Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our team at our Chard Precision Casting based in Somerset! 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 programmes. 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. • Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits. The Role As a Process Engineer within our Foundry, you'll play a pivotal role in optimising and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production. You'll be responsible for driving process performance, maintaining exceptional quality standards, and ensuring output targets are achieved. Working closely with production and technical teams, you'll identify opportunities for continuous improvement, implement process enhancements, and use your engineering expertise to deliver operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will be working within the engineering department, alongside the process engineering team. This team is comprised of 2 other engineers who take responsibility for Foundry and Shelling. On a day-to-day basis you will: • Liaise with part engineers to ensure scrap and waste reduction. • Lead Plant Equipment improvement activities including major CAPEX projects. • Lead improvement initiatives in manufacturing process. • Use your problem-solving skills to ensure all conflicts are resolved. Interested? To succeed in this role, you will be a self-motivated individual with good teamwork skills and strong problem-solving skills. To succeed in this role, you will: • Hold an HND/HNC/ bachelor qualification in Material science, Mechanical Engineering or Foundry Technology. • You will have previous experience as a process Engineer in a relevant industry, Casting or Injection Moulding industry. • You will have working knowledge of techniques such as 8D, FMEA, OEE, Lean Manufacturing. • You will have a high level of understanding of Key process Control Measures such as CP and CPK. To Apply Apply online. We’ll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application. 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 .