Welding Engineer - Battle Creek Area

Welding Engineer | Battle Creek, MI Salary Range: $84,000 - $124,000 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 Battle Creek seeking experienced Welding Engineers. The Opportunity We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Battle Creek 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. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimize welding processes for new and existing products. Select appropriate welding consumables, equipment, and procedures. Conduct welding trials, testing, and validation to ensure quality and performance. Implement and maintain welding quality control systems and standards. Troubleshoot welding defects and implement corrective actions. Train and mentor welding personnel on best practices and new technologies. Manage welding-related projects, including scope, budget, and timeline. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards in welding operations. Recommended Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience with various welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW) and their applications in manufacturing. Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, weldability of different materials, and heat treatment processes. Proficiency in welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, API) and their application in quality control and assurance. Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for weld inspection and evaluation. Knowledge of welding automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Bonus Qualifications - Experience with automated welding processes (e.g., robotic welding, laser welding) - Familiarity with additive manufacturing techniques involving welding - Knowledge of welding simulation software - Experience with welding inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods Job Titles That Should Apply Welding Engineer, Senior Welding Engineer, Principal Welding Engineer, Welding Design Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Manufacturing Welding Engineer, Metallurgical Welding Engineer, Welding Quality Engineer, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor, Welding Specialist, Welding Technology Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, Structural Welding Engineer, Pipeline Welding Engineer, Aerospace Welding Engineer, Marine Welding Engineer, Automotive Welding Engineer, NDT Welding Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector 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.