Welding Engineer - Kentwood Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Kentwood, MI is partnering with regional manufacturers to place a skilled Welding Engineer. You will lead welding procedure development, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with AWS/ASME standards while collaborating with design and manufacturing teams.

Ideal candidates hold a CWEng certification, a related bachelor's, and 3+ years in welding-rich environments, with hands-on experience in GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and SMAW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience focused on welding processes and metallurgy.
• AWS CWEng or equivalent certification.
• Proficiency in welding processes: GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW.
• Knowledge of welding codes and standards (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX).
• Experience with welding automation, robotics, and advanced welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluate and qualify new welding technologies, equipment, and materials.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and customer specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to welding quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability of new product designs.

Skills

Welding processes

Metallurgy

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Technical training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Welding Engineer | Kentwood, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $122,000 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 Kentwood 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 partnering with organizations in Kentwood that are seeking Welding Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluate and qualify new welding technologies, equipment, and materials.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and customer specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to welding quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability of new product designs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on welding processes and metallurgy.
• AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or equivalent certification.
• Proficient in various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW) and their application in production.
• Strong understanding of welding codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX).
• Experience with welding automation, robotics, and advanced welding techniques.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Engineering Manager, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Metallurgical Engineer (Welding), Materials Engineer (Welding), Fabrication Engineer, Joining Technologies Engineer, Robotics Welding Engineer, Automated Welding Engineer, NDT Engineer (Welding), QA/QC Welding Engineer, Research Welding Engineer, Process Welding Engineer, Manufacturing 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.