Welding Engineer - Portage Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Portage, MI is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to lead welding process development and quality improvements in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with design and production teams to optimize weldability and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of welding engineering experience, plus CWI certification and hands-on expertise with multiple welding processes and NDT methods.

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.
• CWI certification or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW) and their application.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Experience with NDT methods and quality control procedures for welded components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding processes for manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical expertise and support for welding-related issues.
• Design and qualify welding procedures specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications (WPQ).
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding equipment, materials, and technologies.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure weldability and manufacturability.
• Develop and deliver training programs on welding techniques and quality standards.

Skills

Welding engineering

CWI

Welding processes

Engineering drawings

NDT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related

Job description

Welding Engineer | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $119,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned 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 community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Portage seeking Welding Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

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 collaborating with multiple companies in Portage seeking experienced Welding Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding processes for manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical expertise and support for welding-related issues.
• Design and qualify welding procedures specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications (WPQ).
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding equipment, materials, and technologies.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure weldability and manufacturability.
• Develop and deliver training programs on welding techniques and quality standards.

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.
• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW) and their application.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Experience with NDT methods and quality control procedures for welded components.

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, Materials Engineer (Welding), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding), Fabrication Engineer, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, NDT Engineer (Welding), Robotics Welding Engineer, Automated Welding Engineer, Process Engineer (Welding), Manufacturing Engineer (Welding

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.