Welding Engineer - Whitehall Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Atlanta (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Whitehall, MI is partnering with leading manufacturers to place a Welding Engineer who can design and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and support production with welding improvements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Welding Engineering or related field, 5+ years of welding engineering experience, and AWS CWI or equivalent. Knowledge of GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, metallurgy, and WPQ/PQR is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• 5+ years in welding engineering within manufacturing.
• AWS CWI or equivalent certification.
• Proficient in welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW).
• Strong metallurgy knowledge and impact on weld quality.
• Experience with weld design, WPQ/PQR development and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and expertise to production for welding-related issues and improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and robotic systems.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize weldability and joint design.
• Ensure compliance with relevant welding codes, specifications, and quality standards.

Skills

Welding procedures

Root cause analysis

Metallurgy knowledge

GMAW

GTAW

SMAW

FCAW

Robotic welding familiarity

WPQ/PQR development

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Welding Engineer | Whitehall, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $124,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Whitehall seeking experienced 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 collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Whitehall region seeking Welding Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and expertise to production for welding-related issues and improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and robotic systems.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize weldability and joint design.
• Ensure compliance with relevant welding codes, specifications, and quality standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in welding engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent certification.
• Proficient in various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW) and their applications.
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy, material science, and their impact on weld quality.
• Experience with weld design, procedure development, and qualification (WPQ/PQR).

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with robotic welding systems and programming.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods beyond visual inspection.
• Proficiency in CAD software for design and analysis of weldments.
• Certifications from AWS (American Welding Society) beyond CWI, such as CWE or CWS.
• Working knowledge of metallurgy and material science related to welding.

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 Focus), QA/QC Welding Engineer, Welding Design 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.