Welding Engineer - Battle Creek Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network collaborates with Battle Creek-based manufacturers to identify and connect Welding Engineers with exciting opportunities. This role focuses on developing welding procedures, providing technical support, and leading corrective actions to improve weld quality.

Qualified candidates bring a Bachelor's in Welding Engineering or related field, 5+ years of welding experience, and a CWI certification or equivalent. Knowledge of GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW and NDT methods is essential.

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 (Certified Welding Inspector) certification or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of various welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW) and their applications.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Experience with NDT methods and quality control procedures for welded components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Provide technical expertise and support for welding-related issues in production.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding technologies, equipment, and consumables.
• Conduct welder performance qualifications (WPQ) and training.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize weldment designs for manufacturability.

Skills

Welding engineering experience

Drawings interpretation

NDT knowledge

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field

CWI certification or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Welding Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $124,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Battle Creek seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

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.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Battle Creek that are adding Welding Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Provide technical expertise and support for welding-related issues in production.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding technologies, equipment, and consumables.
• Conduct welder performance qualifications (WPQ) and training.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize weldment designs for manufacturability.

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.
• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW) and their applications.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Experience with NDT methods and quality control procedures for welded components.

Bonus Qualifications

• AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems and programming
• Familiarity with NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods and interpretation
• Project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design and analysis

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Engineering Manager, Materials Engineer (Welding Focus), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding Focus), Fabrication Engineer, Joining Engineer, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, NDT Engineer (Welding Focus), Welding Inspector (Engineering Level), Process Engineer (Welding), Manufacturing Engineer (Welding

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.