Laser Weld Engineer | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Spring Lake seeking experienced Laser Weld Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Spring Lake region seeking Laser Weld 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 laser welding processes and parameters for new and existing products.
• Troubleshoot laser welding equipment and process issues to maintain production quality and uptime.
• Design, develop, and implement laser welding fixtures and tooling.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards and inspection methods for laser welded components.
• Perform or oversee preventative maintenance and calibration of laser welding systems.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing technicians and operators.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for laser welding efficiency and defect reduction.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Welding, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting industrial laser welding processes.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, material science, and the weldability of various metals.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex laser weld defects using root cause analysis.
• Experience with laser safety standards (e.g., ANSI Z136.1) and quality control methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA).

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced metallurgical analysis techniques (e.g., SEM, EDS, EBSD) for weld characterization.
• Proficiency in programming industrial robots or PLCs for automated laser welding systems.
• Familiarity with welding simulation software or finite element analysis (FEA) for process optimization.
• Strong statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) skills for process improvement.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Laser Weld Engineer, Welding Engineer, Laser Process Engineer, Laser Application Engineer, Laser Engineer, Weld Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer (Laser 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.