Laser Weld Engineer - Kentwood Area

Job Description:

Laser Weld Engineer | Kentwood, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 - $121,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Kentwood seeking experienced Laser Weld 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.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Kentwood that are seeking skilled Laser Weld Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize laser welding processes for new and existing products.
• Design and implement laser weld tooling and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot laser welding equipment and process issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for weld defects and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure weldability and manufacturability.
• Perform process validation and qualification activities.
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation and work instructions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in laser welding processes and applications within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of metallurgical principles, material science, and weldability of various alloys (e.g., stainless steels, aluminum, titanium).
• Proficiency in laser welding equipment operation, programming, and maintenance, including experience with various laser types (fiber, CO2, Nd:
  
  YAG).
• Demonstrated ability to optimize weld parameters, troubleshoot defects, and implement process improvements for quality and efficiency.
• Experience with weld inspection techniques (visual, destructive, NDT) and relevant quality standards (e.g., ISO, AWS).

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced laser technologies (e.g., ultrafast lasers, fiber lasers beyond standard CW).
• Proficiency in optical design software (e.g., Zemax, FRED) for laser beam delivery systems.
• Demonstrated ability to implement automation and robotics in laser welding processes.
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for weld quality assessment (e.g., X-ray, CT scanning).
• Black Belt or Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Laser Welding Engineer, Weld Engineer, Welding Engineer, Process Engineer - Laser Welding, Manufacturing Engineer - Laser Welding, Advanced Welding Engineer, Materials Engineer - Welding, Robotics Welding Engineer, Automation Engineer - Welding, Weld Development Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

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:
Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 at https:// 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.

Required Skills:

• Resume

• Offers

• Robotics

• Lean Six Sigma

• Support

• Development

• Welding

• Root Cause Analysis

• Six Sigma

• ROOT

• Analysis

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Corrective Actions

• Recruiting

• Compensation

• Instructions

• Validation

• Mechanical Engineering

• Inspection

• AWS

• Manufacturing

• Automation

• Programming

• Materials

• Preparation

• Software

• Testing

• Documentation

• Maintenance

• Design

• Engineering

• Science

Salary Package:

$ 81,000. (US Dollar)