Laser Weld Engineer — Growth & Impact in Manufacturing

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Laser Weld Engineer to join a network of Michigan manufacturers. The role focuses on developing, validating, and optimizing laser weld processes for production parts, with responsibilities spanning trials, troubleshooting, and process documentation.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in welding or manufacturing engineering, hands-on laser welding experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Set weld parameters and document process settings.

Skills

Weld metallurgy

Quality standards

Reading engineering drawings GD&T

Problem solving & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in welding/mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

Laser welding systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Laser Weld Engineer to join a network of Michigan manufacturers. The role focuses on developing, validating, and optimizing laser weld processes for production parts, with responsibilities spanning trials, troubleshooting, and process documentation.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in welding or manufacturing engineering, hands-on laser welding experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.