PROCESS ENGINEER

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

Develop manufacturing processes meeting quality, cost, and production targets

Plan plant layout, material flow, and equipment needs

Work with Industrial Engineering on capacity and cycle time

Support prototype builds

2. Equipment & Capital Management

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

3. Launch & Plant Support

Ensure completion of all manufacturing launch gates

Coordinate plant readiness (staffing, layout, utilities)

Support process handover to plant manufacturing and maintenance teams

4. GMAW Process Development & Optimization

Develop and optimize welding parameters (current, voltage, wire feed, gas, speed)

Create and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Conduct welding trials and capability studies

Improve cycle time and reduce defects (e.g., spatter, porosity)

5. Production Support & Quality

Provide daily technical support for welding issues

Troubleshoot defects and implement corrective actions

Ensure compliance with AWS, ISO, and customer standards

Perform root cause analysis and support audits

Maintain process and welding documentation

Drive cost reduction (materials, gas, rework)

Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Ensure welding safety compliance

Train operators on welding processes and best practices

Requirement:

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)

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Automotive Experience is Our Business: Transform the world in motion

Adient Automotive (formerly known as Johnson Controls)

We are the world's leading automotive seating supplier because of our people – a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high-performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

At Adient, we care about your character just as much as your qualifications. Because for us, it’s more than the job. It's about committing to your responsibilities. Creating a global community and empowering your teammates. That’s why we work hard to ensure our employees – no matter the stage of their careers – can see the difference their work makes for our customers and their consumers around the globe.

For additional information, please visit www.adient.com.

Automotive Experience is Our Business: Transform the world in motion

Adient Automotive (formerly known as Johnson Controls)

We are the world's leading automotive seating supplier because of our people – a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high-performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

At Adient, we care about your character just as much as your qualifications. Because for us, it’s more than the job. It's about committing to your responsibilities. Creating a global community and empowering your teammates. That’s why we work hard to ensure our employees – no matter the stage of their careers – can see the difference their work makes for our customers and their consumers around the globe.

For additional information, please visit www.adient.com.