Manufacturing Engineer / Cold Forming

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer / Cold Forming
Work Arrangement: Onsite, with 50% to 75% travel
Location: Waco, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Engagement Type: Direct Hire
Final Interview:

Position Summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer / Cold Forming on behalf of our client, an aerospace, aviation and defense manufacturer, for its Waco, Texas operation. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Machining & Cold Forming) is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting high-volume metal manufacturing processes across multiple manufacturing sites and focuses on CNC machining, cold forming, cold heading, rolling, extrusion, and secondary operations. This is a full-time position with a base salary of $150,000 to $170,000, and the role travels 50% to 75% of the time, including extended on-site assignments. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

JOB # 83466829
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Engineering, Industrial / Manufacturing

Ideal Candidate

• Must have Cold Forming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with steels and aluminum.
• Travel 50% to 75% of time.

Responsibilities

• Machining & Cold Forming Process Engineering
• Tooling & Equipment
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Materials & Supplier Development
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Act as a technical liaison between plants, suppliers, and corporate engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in machining and/or cold forming environments.
• Strong understanding of metal forming physics, machining fundamentals, and tooling.
• Proven experience supporting production in multi-site or supplier-facing roles.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%, including extended on-site assignments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their resume to talent@dhakatech.us with "JOB # 83466829, Manufacturing Engineer / Cold Forming" in the subject line.

Requirements
cold forming, cold heading, CNC machining, rolling, extrusion, tooling, new product introduction (NPI), metal forming, continuous improvement, supplier development