Welding Engineer - Charlotte Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Charlotte, MI partners with West Michigan manufacturers to connect skilled Welding Engineers with growth opportunities. We actively seek professionals to align with current or future openings across the region.

This Welding Engineer role focuses on developing welding procedures, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating with design engineers to ensure weldability of new products. Strong knowledge of welding processes and codes 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.
• Experience with multiple welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW) and welding codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for various manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability of new product designs.
• Select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and robotic systems.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and operators.
• Implement and maintain welding quality control standards and inspection methods.

Skills

GMAW

GTAW

FCAW

SAW

Codes & specifications

Metallurgical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Robotic welding systems

Job description

Welding Engineer | Charlotte, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Charlotte 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 partner with manufacturers across Charlotte seeking Welding Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for various manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability of new product designs.
• Select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and robotic systems.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and operators.
• Implement and maintain welding quality control standards and inspection methods.

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, FCAW, SAW) and their application to different materials.
• Strong understanding of welding codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX).
• Proficiency in metallurgical analysis and failure investigation related to welded components.

Bonus Qualifications

• AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems and programming
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software for fixture design and analysis
• Knowledge of metallurgy and material science for failure analysis and material selection

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Engineering Manager, Metallurgical Engineer, Materials Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, NDT Engineer, QA/QC Welding Engineer, Process Welding Engineer, Manufacturing Welding Engineer, Robotic Welding Engineer, Automated Welding Engineer

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.