Welding Engineer | Allegan, MI

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

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Allegan seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Allegan region seeking Welding Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement welding procedures and specifications to ensure product quality and integrity.
• Select appropriate welding processes, equipment, and consumables for various manufacturing applications.
• Troubleshoot welding-related issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct welding training and qualification for welders and technicians.
• Oversee quality control of welding operations, including inspections and testing.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize product design for weldability.
• Research and evaluate new welding technologies and materials to improve efficiency and performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations related to welding.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Educator).
• Extensive knowledge of welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW) and their application in manufacturing.
• Proven experience in welding procedure specification (WPS) development, qualification, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, material properties, and heat treatment as they relate to welding.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and interpretation of results.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with automated welding processes (e.g., robotic, laser, electron beam).
• - Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and interpretation.
• - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and their application to welding.
• - Certification in a relevant welding inspection program (e.g., CWI, CSWIP).
• - Experience with welding simulation software for process optimization.

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), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding), NDT Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Welding Technology Specialist, Fabrication Engineer, Structural Welder Supervisor, Welding Design Engineer, Welding Production Engineer, Welding Applications Engineer, Welding Materials Engineer, Welding Research 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.