Welding Engineer | Holland, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $119,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Holland, seeking experienced Welding Engineers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Holland that are seeking Welding Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and develops welding processes and procedures for manufacturing.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and robotic systems.
• Develops and maintains welding specifications and quality control standards.
• Provides technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives to optimize welding efficiency and quality.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in welding engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW) and their application to different materials (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum).
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols, as well as developing welding procedures (WPS) and qualifying welders (PQR).
• Strong understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX).

Bonus Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems
• Familiarity with NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT)
• Project management experience

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Engineering Manager, Materials Engineer (Welding), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding), Fabrication Engineer, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, NDT Engineer (Welding), QA/QC Welding Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Robotics Welding Engineer, Automated Welding Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.