Welding Engineer - Paw Paw Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting a Welding Engineer for roles in Paw Paw, Michigan. The position focuses on developing welding procedures, supporting production teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to drive quality across projects.

We seek candidates with 5+ years in welding processes, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on experience with GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and SMAW. Salary ranges from $77,000 to $117,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures for new and existing products.
• Provide technical support to production and design teams on welding issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding equipment, technologies, and consumables.
• Design and optimize weld joint configurations for manufacturability and performance.
• Train and mentor welding technicians on best practices and safety.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and customer specifications for welding.

Skills

Welding process expertise

Root cause analysis

Metallurgical analysis

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS codes familiarity

ASME codes familiarity

Job description

Welding Engineer | Paw Paw, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 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 Paw Paw 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 are working with companies in Paw Paw that are adding Welding Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures for new and existing products.
• Provide technical support and expertise to production and design teams on welding-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding equipment, technologies, and consumables.
• Design and optimize weld joint configurations for manufacturability and performance.
• Train and mentor welding technicians and other personnel on best practices and safety.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and customer specifications for welding.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on welding processes.
• Strong knowledge of various welding techniques (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW) and their applications.
• Familiarity with AWS, ASME, and other relevant industry codes and standards.
• Experience with welding procedure development, qualification, and optimization.
• Proficiency in metallurgical analysis and failure investigation related to welded components.

Bonus Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems
• Familiarity with NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT)
• Project management experience

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Engineering Manager, Materials Engineer (Welding Focus), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding), Fabrication Engineer, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, NDT Engineer (Welding), Process Engineer (Welding), Manufacturing Engineer (Welding), Robotic 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.