Welding Process Engineer

Location: Sto. Tomas, Batangas Work Schedule: Midshift Work Setup: Full Onsite Overview: We're looking for a Welding Process Engineer to lead process development, drive quality improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives in the production operations in Batangas. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and continuously refine welding processes (primarily GTAW/TIG) to meet quality targets, reduce cycle time, and improve cost efficiency Prepare and maintain welding procedures, work instructions, and all process-related documentation Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects and process deviations Monitor and enforce welding quality standards to ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements Support qualification, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of welding equipment and systems Analyze process performance data and generate reports on quality metrics and process trends Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams — especially during new product introductions Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards at all times Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Welding Engineering At least 3 years of experience in Welding or Manufacturing Engineering Strong working knowledge of GTAW (TIG Welding); exposure to brazing, laser welding, or electron beam welding is a strong advantage Familiar with stainless steel materials, welding metallurgy, and joining technologies Experienced in FMEA, process validation, and root cause analysis methodologies PRC Licensed Engineer (ME or MetE) preferred but not required Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication skills