Welding Engineer - Lansing Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking a Welding Engineer in Lansing, MI to drive welding procedure development, root-cause analysis, and equipment selection for diverse manufacturing programs.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Welding Engineering with 5+ years of manufacturing welding experience and strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME IX, and various welding processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of welding engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Expertise with welding processes (GMAW/GTAW/SMAW/SAW) and applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for various manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Specify and procure welding equipment, consumables, and automation solutions.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and customer specifications.
• Evaluate new welding technologies and materials for potential application.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability of new products.

Skills

GMAW

GTAW

SMAW

SAW

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Welding procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

AWS D1.1

ASME IX

CAD

Robotic welding

Job description

Welding Engineer | Lansing, MI

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated 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 career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Lansing, seeking experienced Welding Engineers to strengthen their teams.

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 Lansing 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.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Specify and procure welding equipment, consumables, and automation solutions.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and customer specifications.
• Evaluate new welding technologies and materials for potential application.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability of new products.

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, SMAW, 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 root cause analysis, non-conformance resolution, and continuous improvement methodologies related to welding.

Bonus Qualifications

• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems
• Familiarity with NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods beyond visual inspection
• Project management experience, particularly related to welding process improvements
• Advanced CAD software proficiency for fixture design or weldment analysis

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), Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Welding Supervisor, Welding Technologist