Welding Engineer – Laser Welding / High-Powered Laser Welding

Private Advertiser; Santo Tomas; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Santo Tomas, Batangas is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and document welding processes, focusing on laser and arc welding for high-quality manufacturing operations.

The role requires hands-on experience, ability to set up equipment, qualify processes, support floor operators, and ensure compliance with welding codes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in Laser Welding and Arc Welding for manufacturing.
• Experience with Laser Welding / High-Powered Laser Welding is required.
• Knowledge of welding inspection and quality control practices.
• Ability to interpret weld symbols, drawings, specs, and welding codes.
• Metallurgy knowledge and welding-related failure modes.
• Experience in process development, equipment qualification, and validation.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and RCA skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration in production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and document welding processes for production.
• Set up, qualify, and validate welding equipment and processes.
• Create and maintain welding procedures and related documentation.
• Provide technical support to operators on the production floor.
• Conduct welding trials and troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Analyze weld defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with Production, Quality, Design, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Ensure welding processes comply with specifications, codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Monitor and improve welding quality, throughput, and cost.
• Support welding inspection, audits, and process improvements.
• Apply root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Promote safe welding practices and safety standards.

Skills

Laser Welding

Arc Welding

Welding Process Development

Quality Control

Root Cause Analysis

Industrial Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding/Mechanical/Materials or related

Job description

Welding Engineer

Location: Santo Tomas, Batangas
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Setup: On-site

Job Summary

Develop, optimize, and document welding processes, with a strong focus on laser and arc welding, to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and document welding processes for production.

• Set up, qualify, and validate welding equipment and processes.

• Create and maintain welding procedures and related documentation.

• Provide technical support to operators on the production floor.

• Conduct welding trials and troubleshoot process-related issues.

• Analyze weld defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Design, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.

• Ensure welding processes comply with internal specifications, applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.

• Monitor and improve welding process quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost.

• Support welding inspection, quality control, audits, and process improvement initiatives.

• Apply root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to resolve manufacturing issues.

• Promote safe welding practices and compliance with applicable safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong hands‑on experience in Laser Welding and Arc Welding for manufacturing applications.

• Experience with Laser Welding / High‑Powered Laser Welding is required.

• Knowledge of welding inspection and quality control practices.

• Ability to interpret weld symbols, engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable welding codes/standards.

• Practical knowledge of metallurgy, weldability, heat‑affected zones, material behavior, and welding‑related failure modes.

• Experience in manufacturing process development, equipment qualification, and validation.

• Strong problem‑solving, data analysis, and root cause investigation skills.

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a production/shop‑floor environment.

• Familiarity with welding safety standards and manufacturing best practices.

• Experience in aerospace or power generation is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Laser Welding / High‑Powered Laser Welding

• Arc Welding

• Welding Process Development

• Welding Equipment Qualification

• Aerospace Manufacturing

• Power Generation

• Temperature Sensor or Related Component Manufacturing

Work Location: Santo Tomas, Batangas
Work Setup: On‑site