Welding Engineer | Otsego, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking 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 in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Otsego seeking skilled Welding Engineers.

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 working with companies in Otsego that are adding Welding Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures and parameters for various manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and materials.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and customer specifications for welding.
• Implement and manage welding quality control programs and inspection plans.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, SAW) within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in developing and qualifying welding procedures (WPS/PQR) to industry codes (ASME, AWS).
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, material properties, and their impact on weldability and weld quality.
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and their application in quality control.

Bonus Qualifications

• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems
• Familiarity with NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods
• Project management experience in a manufacturing setting
• Advanced CAD/CAM proficiency

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Engineering Manager, Welding Specialist, Materials Engineer (Welding Focus), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding Focus), Fabrication Engineer, Joining Technologies Engineer, Welding Applications Engineer, Robotic Welding Engineer, NDT Engineer (Welding), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Engineer Level, Welding Process 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.