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 is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in DeWitt seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in DeWitt 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 implement welding procedures and specifications to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee and manage welding operations, ensuring efficient production and adherence to safety regulations.
• Select appropriate welding processes, equipment, and consumables for various manufacturing applications.
• Conduct root cause analysis of welding defects and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Train and mentor welding personnel on best practices, safety procedures, and new welding technologies.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize product design for weldability.
• Monitor welding performance metrics, analyze data, and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Qualify welders and welding procedures according to relevant codes and standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing welding procedures (WPS) and performance qualifications (PQR).
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, SAW) and their applications in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, material properties, and their behavior during welding.
• Experience with welding-related quality control, inspection techniques, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with automated welding processes (e.g., robotic, laser, TIG/MIG automation).
• - Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for weld joint design and simulation.
• - Knowledge of additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies related to metals.
• - Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and their application to welding operations.
• - Certification in advanced NDT methods (e.g., ASNT Level III).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Welding Supervisor, Welding Inspector, Welding Quality Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, Metallurgical Engineer (Welding Focus), Manufacturing Engineer (Welding), Welding Technology Specialist, Certified Welding Inspector, Welding Superintendent, Welding Project Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Welding Operations Manager

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.