GMAW Process Engineer: Welding, Launch & Optimization

Adient Automotive Holding (M) Sdn Bhd; Tanjong Malim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient Automotive Holding (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a Welding Process Engineer to develop and optimize GMAW/MIG welding processes for automotive production. You will plan layouts, support prototype builds, and collaborate with Industrial Engineering on capacity and cycle times, ensuring equipment readiness for launch.

You will lead welding parameter development, create WPS, run trials, and aim to reduce cycle time and defects while adhering to AWS/ISO standards and Lean/Six Sigma practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / manufacturing / Welding Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in Robot GMAW / MIG welding process (automotive experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy and weld defect analysis.
• Experience with robotic welding systems is an advantage.
• Familiar with AWS D1.1, ISO 3834 or equivalent welding standards.
• Industrial Engineering Skills (Plant layout – AutoCAD, process flow, material layout, Direct and Indirect labor efficiency)

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, and production targets.
• Plan plant layout, material flow, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineering on capacity and cycle time.
• Support prototype builds.
• Define and manage capital equipment, tooling, and modification costs.
• Oversee equipment design, build, installation, and certification.
• Ensure equipment readiness for launch and PPAP.
• Track budget, timelines, and risks.
• Resolve equipment and manufacturing issues.
• Launch readiness and handover to plant manufacturing and maintenance teams.
• GMAW process development & optimization: welding parameters, WPS, trials, capability studies.
• Improve cycle time and reduce defects.
• Provide daily technical support, troubleshoot defects, and implement corrective actions; ensure AWS/ISO/compliance; train operators; drive Lean/Six Sigma; ensure welding safety.

Skills

Robot GMAW

MIG welding

Welding metallurgy

Lean Six Sigma

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/Welding Engineering

Tools

Robotic welding systems

AWS D1.1

ISO 3834

Job description

Adient Automotive Holding (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a Welding Process Engineer to develop and optimize GMAW/MIG welding processes for automotive production. You will plan layouts, support prototype builds, and collaborate with Industrial Engineering on capacity and cycle times, ensuring equipment readiness for launch.

You will lead welding parameter development, create WPS, run trials, and aim to reduce cycle time and defects while adhering to AWS/ISO standards and Lean/Six Sigma practices.