Welding Engineer – Battle Creek Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting Welding Engineers for opportunities in the Battle Creek area. This role focuses on ensuring weld quality, process control, and compliant procedures across manufacturing environments.

You will work with partner companies to assess needs, qualify processes, and drive continuous improvement in welding operations. Concrete experience and ability to read drawings are essential for success in this network-focused role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in welding engineering, metallurgy, or related field.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes.
• Familiarity with AWS or ASME welding codes and standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train welders on technique, safety, and procedure compliance.
• Coordinate with quality and engineering on continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain welding procedures and work instructions.
• Qualify welding processes and operators to code requirements.
• Review drawings and specifications for weld symbols and joint design.
• Troubleshoot weld defects and drive corrective actions on the floor.
• Conduct weld inspections and maintain documentation records.
• Support production with fixture and tooling improvements for welding.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Read weld drawings

Lean/Six Sigma understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in welding engineering, metallurgy, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description:

Welding Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $76,000 – $116,000 depending on experience

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

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. 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.

This posting covers Welding Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Battle Creek in Calhoun County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Marshall, Springfield, and Augusta.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Battle Creek 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.

Usual Responsibilities

• Train welders on technique, safety, and procedure compliance.
• Coordinate with quality and engineering on continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain welding procedures and work instructions.
• Qualify welding processes and operators to code requirements.
• Review drawings and specifications for weld symbols and joint design.
• Troubleshoot weld defects and drive corrective actions on the floor.
• Conduct weld inspections and maintain documentation records.
• Support production with fixture and tooling improvements for welding.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in welding engineering, metallurgy, or related field.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes.
• Familiarity with AWS or ASME welding codes and standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector credential.
• Robotic or automated welding experience.
• Knowledge of weld metallurgy and heat treatment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methods.
• Familiarity with nondestructive testing methods.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineer, Welding Technologist, Production Engineer, Welding Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, Weld Process Engineer, Welding Inspector

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Support Welding Root Cause Analysis ROOT Codes Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions SolidWorks Recruiting Compensation Components Mechanical Engineering Quality Control AWS Manufacturing Programming AutoCAD Materials Preparation Software Testing Design Engineering Science Project Management Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 76,000.00 – 116,000.00 (US Dollar)