Welding Engineer - Delta Township Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Delta Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Delta Township, MI is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead welding process improvements for new and existing products, ensure manufacturability, and drive quality in a manufacturing environment. This is a placement-focused opportunity with strong collaboration across local manufacturers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field and 5+ years in welding within manufacturing, plus a CWI or equivalent NDT experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CWI certification or equivalent experience in NDT methods.
• Proficient in welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW) and materials.
• Strong understanding of welding codes and specifications (AWS D1.1, ASME IX).
• Experience with weld procedure development, qualification, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding processes for new and existing products.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Specify and procure welding equipment, consumables, and tooling.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Establish and maintain welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welder qualification records.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure weldability and manufacturability of components.

Skills

Welding process optimization

Root cause analysis

Technical training

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering/related field

Job description

Welding Engineer | Delta Township, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Delta Township seeking Welding Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Delta Township 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 processes for new and existing products.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Specify and procure welding equipment, consumables, and tooling.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Establish and maintain welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welder qualification records.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure weldability and manufacturability of components.

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 in NDT methods.
• Proficient in various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW) and their application to different materials.
• Strong understanding of welding codes, standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX), and specifications.
• Experience with weld procedure development, qualification, and optimization.

Bonus Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems and programming
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods beyond visual inspection (e.g., UT, PT, MT, RT)
• Project management experience, particularly in implementing new welding processes or equipment

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), Fabrication Engineer, Welding Specialist, Process Engineer (Welding), Manufacturing Engineer (Welding), NDT Engineer (Welding), QA Engineer (Welding), R&D Welding Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Robotics Welding Engineer, Automated Welding Engineer