Welding Engineer - Charlotte Area

Welding Engineer | Charlotte, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 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 Charlotte seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Charlotte 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, implement, and maintain welding procedures and specifications (WPS) to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Oversee welding operations, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting to welding personnel.
• Select appropriate welding processes, equipment, and consumables for various manufacturing applications.
• Conduct welding process qualifications (WPQR) and performance qualifications (WPQ) for welders and procedures.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to optimize weld joint design and manufacturability.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures, including visual inspection, NDT, and destructive testing.
• Research and recommend new welding technologies and materials to improve product performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.

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 developing and implementing welding procedures (WPS) and qualifications (PQR).
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW) and their applications in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, material properties, and heat treatment related to welding.
• Experience with welding inspection techniques and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with advanced welding automation and robotic systems.
• - Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods like ultrasonic and radiographic testing.
• - Certifications in specific welding processes (e.g., Certified Welding Inspector - CWI).
• - Knowledge of materials science related to weldability and metallurgical behavior.
• - Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Lead Welding Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Welding Metallurgist, Welding Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding), Fabrication Engineer, Structural Welding Engineer, Pipeline Welding Engineer, Aerospace Welding Engineer, Marine Welding Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor, Welding Technician (Advanced), Materials Engineer (Welding), Process Development Engineer (Welding), Product Development Engineer (Welding), Weldability Engineer, NDT Engineer (Welding

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.