Welding Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Welding Manager to lead the welding department, overseeing production performance, welding processes, manpower, quality, cost control and continuous improvement.

All you need to know

• Attractive Salary Package up to RM 10k+
• Joining a Leading Precision Engineering Group (Metal)
• Comprehensive Benefit (Bonus | Allowances)
• Enjoy Work Life Balance with 5 working days
• Structured Career Progression
• International exposure

Ideal Candidates

• Minimum 4 years of relevant welding experience.
• Relevant welding certification or qualification will be an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering industry.
• Proven experience as Team Lead, Manager, Welding or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, WPS and WQT.
• Knowledge in welding process improvement and production planning.
• Able to manage manpower, quality, cost and production performance.
• Good knowledge of ISO, 5S and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Welding Department and daily operations.
• Develop and update welding procedures and documents.
• Ensure work is carried out according to SOP and JD requirements.
• Monitor production progress and meet customer schedules.
• Develop welding processes for new products.
• Create and develop WPS based on customer requirements.
• Plan Welder WQT and welder development programmes.
• Improve welding processes, productivity and capability.
• Monitor product quality and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Plan manpower needs and monitor manpower utilization.
• Monitor department costs, revenue and monthly performance.
• Prepare monthly performance reports for management.
• Develop production layouts based on production needs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and 5S practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Support customer audits and technical discussions.
• Work with Engineering and other departments on new projects.
• Support customer-site issues when required.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools and department assets.
• Develop and approve Work Instructions (WI) and production standards.
• Support welding tool, jig and fixture development.
• Monitor welding vendors and suppliers.
• Conduct training for new and existing employees.
• Conduct employee appraisal, confirmation and promotion reviews.