Laser Weld Engineer: Optimize Welds & Processes

The Pivot Group Careers; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Welding

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Manufacturing

Automation

Education

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

Tools

C#

Python

Job description

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.