Welding Engineer - Montague Area

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer in Montague, MI to lead welding programs and drive process improvements. You will develop, qualify, and implement welding procedures, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, and help ensure product quality across projects.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years of welding experience (GMAW/GTAW/SMAW/FCAW), familiarity with NDT and quality systems, and the potential for CWEng certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of welding processes experience (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW) in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy and material science as applied to welding.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Experience with NDT methods and quality control for welded components.
• CWEng certification preferred.
• SolidWorks CAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and implement welding procedures (WPS) and specifications.
• Provide technical expertise and support for welding processes and equipment in manufacturing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects and non-conformances.
• Evaluate and select appropriate welding consumables, materials, and equipment.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to optimize weldability and product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for welding operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and deliver training programs for welders and manufacturing personnel on welding techniques and quality standards.

Skills

Welding processes

Metallurgy knowledge

Drawing interpretation

NDT experience

CWEng certification

Robotic welding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Welding Engineer | Montague, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 - $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Montague seeking experienced Welding Engineers to drive results.

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 Montague 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, qualify, and implement welding procedures (WPS) and specifications.
• Provide technical expertise and support for welding processes and equipment in manufacturing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects and non-conformances.
• Evaluate and select appropriate welding consumables, materials, and equipment.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to optimize weldability and product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for welding operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and deliver training programs for welders and manufacturing personnel on welding techniques and quality standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW) within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, material science, and their application to welding.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Experience with NDT methods and quality control procedures for welded components.
• AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) certification preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with robotic welding systems and programming.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software for fixture design and analysis.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT) and their application in weld inspection.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Published research or presented at industry conferences on welding-related topics.

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), Robotic Welder Programmer, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Welding Supervisor, Welding Technologist, Welding Consultant