Plant Manufacturing Engineer

Do you prefer hands-on work? Are you a problem-solver? If so then we might be the right fit for you.

At Doncasters, we are seeking an analytical critical thinker to join our team as a Plant Manufacturing Engineer. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams through indirect leadership. This is an exciting role based at our Long Beach, California facility.

The annual base salary ranges from $100,000 to $125,000.

*Must be available for irregular hours depending on project needs and be willing to travel up to 10% based on business need.

Why Join Us?

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere or every time you have electricity at the touch of a button, there’s a chance that Doncaster’s 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
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

The Role The Plant Manufacturing Engineer is a major contributor to the success of the Manufacturing facility and is responsible for discovering opportunities to improve productivity and implement sustainable solutions. This role requires an individual with a strong “find it and fix it” mentality who is driven by a desire to work with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems and implement modern solutions in a mature facility. This is a hybrid role and requires a dynamic engineer who can serve as Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, and Continuous Improvement Engineer.

Interested?

If you have any of the below qualifications and experience, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, manufacturing or process background prefererred
• Proven experience implementing solutions for a production facility (>5 years preferred)
• Extensive experience utilizing LEAN / Six Sigma to discover problems and implement solutions
• Preferred experience with vacuum induction furnaces in the manufacturing of superalloys
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems
• Proficiency in CAD software for facility layouts and tools for modeling process systems
• Proficient in capital project management and budgeting processes
• Experience with automation and modern PLC control systems
• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g. Registered Engineer, Six Sigma, Lean)

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.