Welding Engineer | Caledonia, MI

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

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Caledonia seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Caledonia 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

• Oversee and optimize welding processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement welding procedures and specifications (WPS/PQR) in accordance with industry standards.
• Select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and techniques for various manufacturing applications.
• Conduct welding trials, testing, and analysis to qualify new materials, processes, and personnel.
• Troubleshoot welding-related issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment for welding operations.
• Train and mentor welding personnel on best practices, new technologies, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to integrate welding considerations into product development.

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/PQR) for various materials and joining processes.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, heat treatment, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Proficiency in welding process selection, optimization, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality control and assurance systems related to welding, including AWS and ISO standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis for welding defects.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with advanced welding processes like Friction Stir Welding or Laser Beam Welding.
• - Certification in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods.
• - Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• - Experience with welding automation and robotic systems.
• - Knowledge of metallurgy and material science specific to manufactured products.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Welding Specialist, Welding Supervisor, Welding Inspector, Welding Technician, Senior Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Process Welding Engineer, Manufacturing Welding Engineer, Metallurgical Welding Engineer, Structural Welding Engineer, Pipeline Welding Engineer, Fabrication Welding Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector, Welding Quality Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Welding Project Engineer, Welding Production Engineer, Welding Systems Engineer, Welding Applications 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.