Job Description

Welding Engineer | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 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 Newaygo seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Newaygo that are seeking skilled Welding Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize welding processes to ensure product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain welding procedures, specifications, and quality control standards.
• Select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and techniques for various manufacturing applications.
• Troubleshoot welding-related issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct welding process training and qualification for welding personnel.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure weldability of new product designs.
• Monitor and analyze welding performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in welding process selection, optimization, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW) and their applications.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy, weldability of different materials, and failure analysis.
• Experience with welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, ISO).
• Proficiency in welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welder qualification testing.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with automated welding processes (e.g., robotic welding, seam welding)
• - Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for weld inspection
• - Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their application to welding operations
• - Certification in specific welding processes or materials (e.g., AWS Certified Welding Inspector)
• - Experience with welding simulation software

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Supervisor, Welding Inspector, Welding Specialist, Fabrication Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Structural Welder, Certified Welding Inspector, Welding Quality Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Metallurgical Engineer (Welding Focus), Materials Engineer (Welding Focus), Production Supervisor (Welding), Nondestructive Testing Engineer (Welding), Weldability Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Welding Project Engineer, Welding Technology Specialist, Certified Welding Supervisor, Welding Design 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.

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