Welding Engineer - Hudsonville Area

Welding Engineer | Hudsonville, MI

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

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Hudsonville seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Hudsonville 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

• Oversee and optimize welding processes to ensure product quality and efficiency.
• Develop and implement welding procedures, specifications, and quality control standards.
• Troubleshoot welding-related issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and techniques for manufacturing applications.
• Train and mentor welding personnel on best practices, safety procedures, and new technologies.
• Conduct performance testing and qualification of welding procedures and welders.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure weldability and manufacturability of components.
• Stay abreast of new welding technologies, materials, and industry standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in welding process selection, development, and optimization for manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, SMAW, SAW, Laser, Resistance) and their applications.
• Proficiency in welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, ISO) and their interpretation.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for weld inspection and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with welding automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with automated welding processes (e.g., robotic, laser, electron beam)
• - Familiarity with additive manufacturing (3D printing) techniques for metals
• - Knowledge of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and interpretation
• - Certification in specific welding processes or materials (e.g., AWS Certified Welding Inspector - CWI)
• - Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Supervisor, Welding Inspector, Welding Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Metallurgical Engineer, Materials Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, NDT Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector, Senior Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Welding Applications Engineer, Welding Technology Specialist, Welding Process 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.