Senior Cold-Forming Manufacturing Engineer | Multi-Site

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc in Waco, Texas seeks an experienced Process Engineer to develop and optimize machining and cold forming processes. You will lead efforts in quality improvement, support new product introductions, and engage with suppliers while traveling extensively to manufacturing sites.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering and has over 10 years of experience in related environments. Base salary between $150,000 and $170,000 with significant travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in machining and/or cold forming environments.
• Strong understanding of metal forming physics and tooling.
• Proven experience supporting production in multi-site roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate machining and cold forming processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects.
• Support NPI activities across multiple plants.

Skills

Machining processes

Cold forming processes

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering

Job description

Cold Forming Manufacturing Engineer ( Full-time ) Waco, TX - DK

Waco, TX

Responsibilities:

Machining & Cold Forming Process Engineering

• Develop, optimize, and validate machining and cold forming processes for high-volume production.
• Establish process windows using DOE, SPC, and capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
• Analyze forming loads, material flow, tool wear, and machining performance to improve quality and throughput.
• Support on-site troubleshooting of production issues at domestic and international manufacturing locations.

Tooling & Equipment:

• Specify, design, and qualify forming dies, punches, rolls, fixtures, and machining tooling.
• Lead on-site die verifications/tests, machine acceptance, and production ramp-ups.
• Work directly with OEMs and tool shops to commission new equipment and debug tooling.
• Drive tool life improvement and maintenance strategies across multiple facilities.

New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Support NPI activities across multiple plants, including feasibility reviews and process selection.
• Lead pilot builds, PPAP/FAI, and production launches on-site.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness through standardized processes and documentation.

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining and forming defects.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce scrap, variation, and downtime.
• Standardize best practices across sites through process documentation and training.
• Partner with material suppliers on wire, bar, heat treatment, and coatings.
• Conduct supplier process audits and capability assessments.
• Support sourcing decisions and cost-reduction initiatives through technical expertise.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Provide hands-on technical support to operations, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Train operators and engineers during launches and process changes.

Act as a technical liaison between plants, suppliers, and corporate engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering (or similar disciplines).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high-volume cold heading, progressive forming, or precision machining.
• Knowledge of steels, alloys, heat treatment, and surface coatings.
• Experience working with global suppliers or international manufacturing plants.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
• 75% travel required to manufacturing plants, tool shops, and supplier locations.
• Hands-on, shop-floor–focused role with extended time on-site during launches and issue resolution.
• Remaining time split between home office and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities:

Machining & Cold Forming Process Engineering

• Develop, optimize, and validate machining and cold forming processes for high-volume production.
• Establish process windows using DOE, SPC, and capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
• Analyze forming loads, material flow, tool wear, and machining performance to improve quality and throughput.
• Support on-site troubleshooting of production issues at domestic and international manufacturing locations.

Tooling & Equipment:

• Specify, design, and qualify forming dies, punches, rolls, fixtures, and machining tooling.
• Lead on-site die verifications/tests, machine acceptance, and production ramp-ups.
• Work directly with OEMs and tool shops to commission new equipment and debug tooling.
• Drive tool life improvement and maintenance strategies across multiple facilities.

New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Support NPI activities across multiple plants, including feasibility reviews and process selection.
• Lead pilot builds, PPAP/FAI, and production launches on-site.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness through standardized processes and documentation.

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining and forming defects.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce scrap, variation, and downtime.
• Standardize best practices across sites through process documentation and training.

Materials & Supplier Development:

• Partner with material suppliers on wire, bar, heat treatment, and coatings.
• Conduct supplier process audits and capability assessments.
• Support sourcing decisions and cost-reduction initiatives through technical expertise.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Provide hands-on technical support to operations, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Train operators and engineers during launches and process changes.

Act as a technical liaison between plants, suppliers, and corporate engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering (or similar disciplines).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high-volume cold heading, progressive forming, or precision machining.
• Knowledge of steels, alloys, heat treatment, and surface coatings.
• Experience working with global suppliers or international manufacturing plants.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.

Work Environment & Travel:

• 75% travel required to manufacturing plants, tool shops, and supplier locations.
• Hands-on, shop-floor–focused role with extended time on-site during launches and issue resolution.
• Remaining time split between home office and engineering documentation.

Security Clearance Required:No
Visa Candidate Considered:No
Compensation:
Base Salary -USD $150,000 to $170,000