Welding Engineer - Kentwood Area

Welding Engineer | Kentwood, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $122,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Kentwood seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Kentwood 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 implement welding procedures and standards to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Select appropriate welding processes, materials, and equipment for manufacturing needs.
• Oversee welding operations, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical guidance to welding personnel.
• Conduct weld testing and inspection to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Design and optimize welding fixtures and tooling for production.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of welded components.
• Manage welding consumables inventory and procurement.
• Train and mentor welding staff on best practices and new technologies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing welding procedures (WPS) and qualifications (PQR) according to industry standards (e.g., AWS, ASME).
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW) and their applications in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in welding metallurgy, including material selection, heat treatment, and defect analysis.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and interpretation of results.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with advanced welding processes such as electron beam welding or laser welding.
• - Familiarity with welding simulation software (e.g., SYSWELD, Simufact Welding).
• - Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) certification.
• - Knowledge of additive manufacturing (3D printing) for metal components.
• - Experience with robotic welding integration and programming.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Welding Specialist, Senior Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding), Process Engineer (Welding), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding), Certified Welding Inspector, Welding Quality Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, NDT Engineer, Materials Engineer (Welding), Welding Technology Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.