Laser Weld Engineer – Fremont Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting a Laser Weld Engineer for Fremont, MI. The role focuses on developing and optimizing laser welding processes for manufacturing parts, documenting settings, and ensuring weld quality on the line.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's degree in welding, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering and hands-on laser welding experience in production environments. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in welding, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on laser welding experience in a production setting.
• Knowledge of weld metallurgy and joint design.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Coordinate with quality and production teams on continuous improvement.
• Develop and optimize laser welding processes for production parts.

Skills

Laser welding

Welding engineering

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Quality standards

Root cause analysis

Metallurgy knowledge

Lean or Six Sigma

Education

Bachelors in Welding/Mech/Manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Weld simulation software

Robotic weld cells

Job description

Job Description:

Laser Weld Engineer | Fremont, MI

Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking 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 in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Fremont area seeking skilled Laser Weld Engineers.

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 Fremont in Newaygo County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Hesperia.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Coordinate with quality and production teams on continuous improvement.
• Develop and optimize laser welding processes for production parts.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with robotic laser welding cells.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations Data Offers Robotics Access Support Welding Root Cause Analysis ROOT Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions SolidWorks Recruiting Compensation Instructions Validation Optimization Manufacturing Specifications Automation Programming AutoCAD Technical Support Regulations Materials Preparation Data Analysis Software Testing Documentation Design Engineering Science Training

Salary Package:

$ 85,000.00 – 125,000.00 (US Dollar)