Welding Engineer | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 - $121,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Byron Center seeking experienced Welding Engineers to drive results.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Byron Center 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 optimize welding procedures and parameters for various materials and joint configurations.
• Select appropriate welding processes, equipment, and consumables to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee and troubleshoot welding operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality control protocols.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Train and mentor welders on proper techniques, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure weldability and manufacturability of product designs.
• Manage and maintain welding equipment, ensuring calibration and proper functioning.
• Stay abreast of new welding technologies, materials, and industry best practices.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing welding procedures (WPS) and qualifying them (PQR).
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW) and their applications in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy, material science, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Experience with welding automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot welding-related defects and implement corrective actions.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with advanced welding processes like Friction Stir Welding or Electron Beam Welding.
• - Familiarity with robotics and automation in welding applications.
• - Certified welding inspector (CWI) or equivalent certification.
• - Knowledge of materials science and metallurgy related to weldability and failure analysis.
• - Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and interpretation of results.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Supervisor, Welding Inspector, Welding Quality Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding Focus), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding Focus), Weldability Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, NDT Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector, Mechanical Engineer (Welding), Production Engineer (Welding

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.