Laser Joining Engineer

Job Description

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery, integration, and optimization of laser joining systems within a body shop and manufacturing environment. The position works closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure equipment, processes, and programs meet quality, performance, and timing requirements across North America.

• Ensure line integrators and laser joining equipment suppliers deliver systems that meet company laser joining equipment specifications across the North America region
• Participate in throughput analysis and process optimization activities
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, material suppliers, equipment suppliers, and system integrators
• Support teams in meeting vehicle program timelines while maintaining quality requirements
• Manage and maintain tracking documents to support program timing and deliverables
• Support problem resolution between Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Manufacturing Operations
• Ensure product and equipment conformance to design requirements
• Provide onsite support during program execution and launch phases
• Provide feedback and status updates to VPE/WPE leadership
• Support the integration, startup, and debugging of laser joining equipment on the plant floor
• Coordinate business process improvement and re-engineering initiatives
• Report system status and performance at operating units as required
• Optimize laser joining systems to improve productivity, cost efficiency, and quality
• Work with engineers, skilled trades, and management to execute cross-functional projects, including cost and timing estimates
• Support plant product program launches
• Maintain a deep understanding of body shop laser joining technologies and applications
• Implement and support standardized laser joining and inspection systems
• Develop, maintain, and support common laser joining technology standards
• Provide technical direction to suppliers and internal plant teams
• Conduct laser joining weld equipment buyoffs

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years of laser joining–related experience, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent industry experience
• Experience supporting body shop launches and working in a plant or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures within a manufacturing environment
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated people leadership skills
• Project management experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.