Welding Engineer - Hart Area

Welding Engineer | Hart, MI

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{}}? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Hart seeking Welding Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

$78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Hart region seeking Welding Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

• Develop and optimize welding procedures and parameters for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding defects.
• Evaluate and select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and materials.
• Provide technical support and training to welding technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and safety regulations for welding operations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize weldability of new product designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in welding processes (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW) within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, material science, and their application to welding.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Experience with welding codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., AWS, ASME).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot welding defects and implement corrective actions.

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with robotic welding systems and automation.
• Proficiency in Solid Works or other 3D CAD software for fixture design and analysis.
• Knowledge of NDT methods and their application in manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.

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The Pivot Group Network 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:
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The Pivot Group Network 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.