Welding Engineer - Muskegon Area

Welding Engineer | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in welding engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Muskegon seeking experienced Welding Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Muskegon that are seeking Welding Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize welding processes for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement welding procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and techniques for various manufacturing applications.
• Conduct root cause analysis of welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Train and mentor welding personnel on best practices and new technologies.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure weldability of product designs.
• Manage welding-related projects, including equipment procurement, installation, and validation.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in welding process selection, optimization, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, and quality control procedures.
• Proficiency with welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, ISO).
• Experience with welding automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with robotic welding systems
• - Familiarity with advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
• - Knowledge of metallurgy and material science related to welding
• - Certification in Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Supervisor, Welding Inspector, Welding Technician, Welding Foreman, Certified Welding Inspector, CWI, Welding Quality Control, Welding Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding Focus), Mechanical Engineer (Welding Focus), Structural Welder, Pipeline Welder, Fabrication Supervisor, Metal Fabricator, Weld Quality 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.