Welding Engineer - Grand Rapids Area

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI is actively seeking skilled Welding Engineers to join our network of manufacturing professionals. You will work with partner firms to develop and qualify welding procedures, provide production support, and drive continuous improvement in welding processes.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, with experience in welding engineering and a focus on weldability and manufacturability of new products.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and expertise to production for welding issues and continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Specify and optimize welding equipment, consumables, and tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability and manufacturability of new products.
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with welding specs and quality standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Job description

Welding Engineer | Grand Rapids, MI

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

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Grand Rapids seeking 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 collaborating with manufacturing firms in Grand Rapids that are seeking skilled Welding Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and expertise to production for welding-related issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Specify and optimize welding equipment, consumables, and tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability and manufacturability of new products.
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with welding specifications and quality standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems
• Familiarity with NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods
• Project management experience in a manufacturing setting
• Advanced CAD software proficiency

Job Titles That Should Apply

• Welding Engineer
• Senior Welding Engineer
• Principal Welding Engineer
• Lead Welding Engineer
• Welding Engineering Manager
• Welding Specialist
• Materials Engineer (Welding)
• Metallurgical Engineer (Welding)
• Fabrication Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer (Welding)
• Robotics Welding Engineer
• NDT Engineer (Welding)
• Quality Engineer (Welding)
• R&D Welding Engineer
• Process 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.