Senior Welding Engineer - Lead Weld Optimization & QC

the-pivot-group-careers; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Portage, MI is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to lead welding process development and quality improvements in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with design and production teams to optimize weldability and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of welding engineering experience, plus CWI certification and hands-on expertise with multiple welding processes and NDT methods.

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.
• CWI certification or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW) and their application.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Experience with NDT methods and quality control procedures for welded components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding processes for manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical expertise and support for welding-related issues.
• Design and qualify welding procedures specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications (WPQ).
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding equipment, materials, and technologies.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure weldability and manufacturability.
• Develop and deliver training programs on welding techniques and quality standards.

Skills

Welding engineering

CWI

Welding processes

Engineering drawings

NDT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Portage, MI is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to lead welding process development and quality improvements in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with design and production teams to optimize weldability and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of welding engineering experience, plus CWI certification and hands-on expertise with multiple welding processes and NDT methods.