Welding Engineer - Traverse City Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is aiding Traverse City employers seeking Welding Engineers. This role focuses on developing welding procedures, supporting production, and driving defect reduction through root-cause analysis.

You will work with design teams to ensure weldability and manufacturability while auditing processes to meet industry standards. Ideal candidates hold a welding-related engineering degree with 3+ years in manufacturing, and familiarity with AWS D1.1, ASME IX, and API 1104.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with welding codes (AWS D1.1, ASME IX, API 1104).
• Ability to read drawings and weld symbols; root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures for new products and processes.
• Provide technical support to production welding operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis of welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and recommend welding equipment, technologies, and materials.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability and manufacturability.
• Perform welding process audits and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

GMAW

GTAW

FCAW

SAW

Root cause analysis

Welding standards

Drawing interpretation

Metallurgy knowledge

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Welding Engineer | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 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 Traverse City 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.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Traverse City 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 products and processes.
• Provide technical support and expertise to production welding operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis of welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding equipment, technologies, and materials.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure weldability and manufacturability of components.
• Perform welding process audits and ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW) within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API 1104).
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for welding defects.
• Strong understanding of material science, metallurgy, and their impact on weld quality.

Bonus Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Experience with robotic welding systems and programming
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and interpretation
• Project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for fixture design and analysis

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), Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Fabrication Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding), Process Engineer (Welding), NDE Engineer (Welding), Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Welding Supervisor

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.