Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Machining & Cold Forming

Dhaka Technology Limited; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to optimize and support high-volume metal manufacturing, including CNC machining, cold forming, cold heading, rolling and extrusion. The role involves extensive travel and onsite collaboration with multiple sites, suppliers and client teams in the aerospace/defense sector.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering and has 10+ years in machining or cold forming, with leadership experience across multi-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in machining and/or cold forming environments.
• Cold forming experience with steels and aluminum.
• 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 50% to 75%, including extended on-site assignments.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead machining and cold-forming process engineering across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Specify, develop and improve tooling and equipment for high-volume metal manufacturing.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from process development through production.
• Drive quality and continuous improvement across machining and forming operations.
• Lead materials and supplier development for steels and aluminum.
• Provide cross-functional leadership as the technical liaison between plants, suppliers and corporate engineering.

Skills

Machining

Cold forming

Process engineering

Cross-site collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company | Full time

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Machining & Cold Forming

Waco, United States | Posted on 10/05/2026

Job Title: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Machining & Cold Forming
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Location: Waco, TX
Employment Type: Full Time
Engagement Type: Direct Hire
Final Interview:

Position Summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of our client, an aerospace and defense manufacturer with multiple metal manufacturing sites. The engineer develops, optimizes and supports high-volume metal manufacturing processes across sites, with emphasis on CNC machining, cold forming, cold heading, rolling, extrusion and secondary operations. The role travels 50% to 75% of the time, including extended on-site assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead machining and cold-forming process engineering across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Specify, develop and improve tooling and equipment for high-volume metal manufacturing.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from process development through production.
• Drive quality and continuous improvement across machining and forming operations.
• Lead materials and supplier development for steels and aluminum.
• Provide cross-functional leadership as the technical liaison between plants, suppliers and corporate engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in machining and/or cold forming environments.
• Cold forming experience in a manufacturing environment, including work with steels and aluminum.
• 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 50% to 75%, including extended on-site assignments.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.