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Welding Engineer | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Walker seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Walker seeking Welding Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement welding procedures and specifications to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Select appropriate welding processes, materials, and equipment for various manufacturing applications.
• Troubleshoot welding-related issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize defects and downtime.
• Conduct welding training and qualification programs for welding personnel to ensure competency and adherence to standards.
• Oversee and manage welding quality control processes, including inspection, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to optimize product designs for manufacturability and weldability.
• Research and evaluate new welding technologies and techniques to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment for all welding operations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) certification.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing welding procedures (WPS, PQR) according to industry codes (AWS, ASME, API).
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW) and their applications in manufacturing.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and interpretation of results (e.g., RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Proficiency in materials science, metallurgy, and heat treatment processes relevant to welding.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with automated welding processes (e.g., robotic, laser, electron beam).
• - Familiarity with advanced NDT methods beyond basic visual inspection.
• - Certification in project management (e.g., PMP).
• - Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metals.
• - Knowledge of materials science related to weldability and performance under stress.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Welding Specialist, Senior Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Welding Quality Engineer, Welding Metallurgy Engineer, Welding Supervisor, Welding Foreman, Fabrication Engineer, Structural Welder, Certified Welder, Welder Inspector, NDT Inspector, Welding Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Mechanical Engineer (Welding Focus), Materials Engineer (Welding Focus), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding Focus), Weldability Engineer, Welding Applications Engineer, Welding Technology Specialist, Welding Research Engineer, Weld Procedure Engineer, Welding Codes and Standards Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.