Welding Engineer - Battle Creek Area | Lead Process & Quality

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

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.