Welding Engineer - Hart Area

Welding Engineer | Hart, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Hart seeking Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Hart that are seeking skilled Welding Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement welding procedures and specifications to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Oversee welding operations, troubleshooting issues and optimizing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Select appropriate welding processes, equipment, and materials based on project requirements and material properties.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor welding personnel on best practices, safety procedures, and new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize product design for manufacturability through welding.
• Manage welding consumables inventory and procurement.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) certification.
• Proven experience in welding process development, optimization, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., GTAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW, resistance welding) and their applications.
• Proficiency in welding metallurgy, material science, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Experience with welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, ISO) and their application in manufacturing.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with automated welding processes (e.g., robotic welding, laser welding).
• - Familiarity with advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• - Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their application to welding operations.
• - Certification in welding inspection (e.g., CWI, CWE).
• - Experience with welding simulation software.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Supervisor, Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector, Welding Quality Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding Focus), Metallurgical Engineer (Welding), Materials Engineer (Welding), Weldability Engineer, NDT Engineer, Non-Destructive Testing Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Structural Welding Engineer, Pipeline Welding Engineer, Marine Welding Engineer, Aerospace Welding 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.