Welding Engineer - Holland Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer for opportunities in the Holland, MI area. The role focuses on designing welding processes, improving quality, and supporting manufacturing teams with technical guidance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in welding engineering, strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME IX, and a track record of optimizing welding efficiency and quality in production settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years welding engineering in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with multiple welding processes (GMAW/GTAW/SMAW/SAW).
• Ability to read drawings/ welding symbols; develop welding procedures and qualify welders.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (AWS D1.1, ASME IX).

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops welding processes and procedures for manufacturing.
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluates welding equipment, consumables, and robotic systems.
• Develops welding specifications and quality control standards.
• Provides technical support and training to welding technicians and personnel.
• Implements continuous improvement to optimize welding efficiency and quality.

Skills

GMAW

GTAW

SMAW

SAW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WPS development

PQR qualification

AWS D1.1 knowledge

ASME IX knowledge

Job description

Welding Engineer | Holland, MI

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

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Holland, seeking experienced Welding Engineers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and develops welding processes and procedures for manufacturing.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and robotic systems.
• Develops and maintains welding specifications and quality control standards.
• Provides technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives to optimize welding efficiency and quality.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in welding engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW) and their application to different materials (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum).
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols, as well as developing welding procedures (WPS) and qualifying welders (PQR).
• Strong understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX).

Bonus Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems
• Familiarity with NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT)
• Project management experience

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Engineering Manager, Materials Engineer (Welding), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding), Fabrication Engineer, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, NDT Engineer (Welding), QA/QC Welding Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Robotics Welding Engineer, Automated Welding Engineer