Welding Engineer - Ludington Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Welding Engineers in Ludington, MI to join a manufacturing-focused network. The role offers a salary range of $81,000 to $121,000 depending on experience and links you with local manufacturers for career growth.

Key duties include developing welding procedures, root cause analysis of defects, selecting equipment, training technicians, ensuring codes and safety compliance, and adopting new welding technologies to boost quality and efficiency.

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 CWEng or equivalent certification.
• Proficient in welding techniques (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW) and applications to different materials.
• Strong understanding of welding codes (AWS D1.1, ASME IX) and QC procedures.
• Experience with weld design and root cause analysis of weld defects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for various manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluate and select appropriate welding equipment and consumables.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations related to welding.
• Implement new welding technologies and materials to improve product quality and efficiency.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Technical training

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

GMAW

GTAW

FCAW

SAW

AWS D1.1 knowledge

ASME IX knowledge

Job description

Welding Engineer | Ludington, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 - $121,000 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 Ludington, 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 collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Ludington region seeking Welding Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for various manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluate and select appropriate welding equipment and consumables.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations related to welding.
• Implement new welding technologies and materials to improve product quality and efficiency.

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 techniques (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 quality control procedures.
• Experience with weld design, root cause analysis of weld defects, and implementation of corrective actions.

Bonus Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Experience with robotic welding systems and programming.
• Familiarity with NDT methods and specifications (UT, MT, PT, RT).
• Project management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Engineering Manager, Materials Engineer (Welding), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding), Fabrication Engineer, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, NDT Engineer (Welding), QA/QC Welding Engineer, Welding Project Engineer, Robotics 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.