Laser Weld Engineer - Kentwood Area

Job Description

Job Description

Laser Weld Engineer | Kentwood, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $124,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Kentwood seeking skilled Laser Weld Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Kentwood that are adding Laser Weld 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 and optimize laser welding processes and parameters for new and existing products.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot laser welding fixtures and tooling.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for weld defects and production issues.
• Manage maintenance, calibration, and programming of industrial laser welding systems.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation, including work instructions and process specifications.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and quality of welded components.
• Conduct material characterization and metallurgical analysis of laser welded joints.

Recommended Qualifications

• Expertise in laser welding processes, equipment (fiber, YAG, CO2), and associated metallurgy.
• Proven experience in developing, optimizing, and validating laser welding parameters and procedures for manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for weld defects and equipment malfunctions.
• Proficiency in weld quality inspection methods (NDT/DT), metrology, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software for weld path generation and automation integration.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with robotic programming for automated laser welding systems.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for fixture design and process path generation.
• Knowledge of advanced materials science or metallurgy, especially for dissimilar material joining.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) or Six Sigma methodologies for process optimization.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welding Engineer, Laser Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Laser Applications Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics 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.