Welding Engineer | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in St. Johns seeking skilled Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in St. Johns 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

• Oversee and optimize welding processes for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement welding procedures, specifications, and quality control plans.
• Select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and materials for manufacturing needs.
• Troubleshoot welding issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct welding training and certification for production personnel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure weldability of new products.
• Monitor and analyze welding data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in welding process development, optimization, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., GTAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW, resistance welding) and their applications.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, material science, and weldability of common manufacturing alloys.
• Experience with welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, ISO).
• Proficiency in welding inspection techniques and quality control procedures.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with advanced NDT methods beyond basic visual inspection.
• - Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and their application to welding processes.
• - Knowledge of robotic or automated welding systems.
• - Certification in specific welding processes (e.g., AWS Certified Welding Inspector).
• - Experience with materials science and metallurgy relevant to manufacturing applications.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Supervisor, Welding Inspector, Welding Quality Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Metallurgical Engineer (Welding Focus), Fabrication Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding), NDT Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector, Welding Technology Specialist, Welding Design Engineer, Welding Solutions 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.