Welding Engineer | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $76,000 - $116,000 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 Plainwell seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Plainwell 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 optimize welding procedures and specifications for various manufacturing processes.
• Select appropriate welding processes, equipment, and consumables based on material, application, and cost considerations.
• Oversee the qualification and certification of welding personnel and procedures.
• Troubleshoot welding-related issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct welding process audits and inspections to maintain quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure weldability and manufacturability of products.
• Research and implement new welding technologies and advancements to improve efficiency and quality.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding process development, troubleshooting, and quality control within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW) and their applications.
• Proficient in welding metallurgy, distortion control, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Experience with welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, API) and their implementation.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods like phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) or computed radiography (CR).
• - Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for weld stress and distortion simulation.
• - Familiarity with robotics and automation in welding processes.
• - Knowledge of materials science related to exotic alloys or advanced composites.
• - Certification in project management (e.g., PMP).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer - Welding, Metallurgical Engineer - Welding, Weld Quality Engineer, Welding Inspector, NDT Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Welding Supervisor, Welding Technology Specialist, Fabrication Engineer, Structural Welding Engineer, Pipeline Welding Engineer, Marine Welding Engineer, Aerospace Welding Engineer, Automotive Welding Engineer, Pressure Vessel Welding Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Weldability 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.