Welding Engineer - Spring Lake Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in West Michigan seeks a Welding Engineer in Spring Lake, MI to lead welding development and improve manufacturability. Salary ranges from $76,000 to $116,000 depending on experience; the role focuses on welding procedures, process optimization, root-cause analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration with design and manufacturing teams.

Key duties include WPS/PQR work, quality systems, mentoring technicians, evaluating new welding technologies, and managing projects from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW) and material applications.
• Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy, material science, and failure analysis.
• Experience with welding codes, standards, and specifications (AWS, ASME, API).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures specifications (WPS) and welding procedure qualification records (PQR).
• Provide technical support and expertise for welding processes and equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize weldability and manufacturability.
• Manage welding projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Implement and maintain welding quality control systems and standards.
• Train and mentor welding technicians and other personnel on best practices.
• Evaluate new welding technologies and materials for potential application.

Education

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

Tools

GMAW

GTAW

FCAW

SAW

AWS/ASME/API standards

Job description

Welding Engineer | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $76,000 - $116,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Spring Lake seeking Welding Engineers.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures specifications (WPS) and welding procedure qualification records (PQR).
• Provide technical support and expertise for welding processes and equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize weldability and manufacturability.
• Manage welding projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Implement and maintain welding quality control systems and standards.
• Train and mentor welding technicians and other personnel on best practices.
• Evaluate new welding technologies and materials for potential application.

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, FCAW, SAW) and their application to different materials.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, material science, and failure analysis.
• Experience with welding codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., AWS, ASME, API).
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.

Bonus Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems and automation
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods beyond visual inspection
• 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, Metallurgical Engineer, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Fabricator Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer - Welding, Project Engineer - Welding, Process Engineer - Welding, Quality Engineer - Welding, NDT Engineer, Robotics Welding Engineer, Automation 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.