Welding Engineer | DeWitt, MI

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

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in DeWitt seeking experienced 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 partner with manufacturers across DeWitt 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

• Designs and develops welding procedures and specifications (WPS/PQR) for new and existing products.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for welding defects and non-conformances.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate welding processes, equipment, and consumables based on project requirements.
• Provides technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Develops and maintains welding quality control plans and inspection criteria.
• Collaborates with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize weldability and manufacturability.
• Researches and implements new welding technologies and automation solutions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on welding processes and metallurgy.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) certification.
• Proficient in various welding techniques (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW) and their application to different materials.
• Strong understanding of welding codes, standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, API), and quality control procedures.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with robotic welding systems and programming.
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and interpretation.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for fixture design and analysis.
• Project management experience, including leading cross-functional teams.

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), Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Fabricator Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding), Process Engineer (Welding), NDT Engineer (Welding), QA/QC Welding Engineer, R&D 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.