Welding Engineer - St. Johns Area

the-pivot-group-careers; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting a Welding Engineer for our St. Johns, MI client environment. The role focuses on welding processes, QA, and supporting high-volume production with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include developing welding procedures, root-cause analyses, equipment selection, and training for technicians, while ensuring compliance with AWS and ASME standards. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $120,000, dependent on experience.

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 certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Proven experience with various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW) and their application in high-volume production.
• Strong understanding of welding codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for 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 production staff.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and customer specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for welding processes and quality.

Education

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

AWS CWEng certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Job description

Welding Engineer | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking 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 in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in St. Johns seeking skilled 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.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across St. Johns seeking Welding Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for 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 production staff.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and customer specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for welding processes and quality.

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) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Proven experience with various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW) and their application in high-volume production.
• Strong understanding of welding codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX).

Bonus Qualifications

• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems
• Familiarity with NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods beyond visual inspection
• Project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of metallurgy and material science

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, Process Engineer (Welding), R&D Welding Engineer, 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.