Laser Weld Engineer – Battle Creek Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Battle Creek (MI); Vor Ort; USD 84.000 - 124.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Laser Weld Engineer in Battle Creek, Michigan. This role focuses on developing and optimizing laser welding processes for production parts, with an emphasis on quality, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have hands‑on laser welding experience, GD&T knowledge, and a background in automotive or aerospace manufacturing. Sponsorship is not available; US work authorization is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in welding, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with laser welding systems in production.
• Knowledge of weld metallurgy and joint design.
• Experience with weld inspection methods and quality standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Aufgaben

• Maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Coordinate with quality and production teams on continuous improvement.
• Develop and optimize laser welding processes for production parts.
• Set weld parameters and document process settings.
• Run trials and evaluate weld quality through visual and destructive testing.
• Troubleshoot weld defects and root causes on the line.
• Support fixture and tooling design for laser weld applications.
• Train operators and technicians on weld procedures.

Kenntnisse

Welding

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Manufacturing

Automation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in welding, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

C#

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Laser Weld Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

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

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling as a laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Battle Creek area seeking Laser Weld Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. 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.

This posting covers Laser Weld Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Battle Creek in Calhoun County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Marshall, Springfield, and Augusta.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Battle Creek area that add 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.

Usual Responsibilities

• Maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Coordinate with quality and production teams on continuous improvement.
• Develop and optimize laser welding processes for production parts.
• Set weld parameters and document process settings.
• Run trials and evaluate weld quality through visual and destructive testing.
• Troubleshoot weld defects and root causes on the line.
• Support fixture and tooling design for laser weld applications.
• Train operators and technicians on weld procedures.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in welding, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with laser welding systems in a production setting.
• Knowledge of weld metallurgy and joint design.
• Experience with weld inspection methods and quality standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with robotic laser welding cells.
• Familiarity with AWS or ISO weld codes.
• Background in automotive or aerospace manufacturing.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with weld simulation or process modeling software.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Weld Process Development Engineer, Laser Process Engineer, Joining Engineer, Welding Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer – Welding, Laser Welding Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer – Welding

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Robotics Support Lean Manufacturing Development Welding Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Components Mechanical Engineering Inspection Optimization Manufacturing Automation Programming Technical Support C# Materials Troubleshooting Preparation Data Analysis Design Engineering Python Science Training

Salary Package:

$ 84,000.00 – 124,000.00 (US Dollar)