Laser Weld Engineer | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $119,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Newaygo, seeking experienced Laser Weld Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Newaygo seeking Laser Weld Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate laser welding processes for new and existing products.
• Specify, procure, install, and qualify new laser welding equipment and tooling.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for laser weld defects.
• Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and quality control plans for laser welding.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure weldability and manufacturability of components.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laser welding systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laser weld quality, efficiency, and yield.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with industrial laser welding processes (e.g., fiber, Nd:YAG, diode) for various metal alloys.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, material science, and weldability of common manufacturing materials.
• Proven ability to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot laser welding parameters and processes for production environments.
• Experience with laser welding system integration, beam delivery optics, fixturing design, and quality inspection methods.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with robotic integration and programming for automated laser welding cells.
• Proficiency in advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for weld inspection (e.g., CT, ultrasonic).
• Familiarity with weld simulation software (e.g., FEA) for process optimization and distortion prediction.
• Strong background in statistical process control (SPC) or Six Sigma methodologies for quality improvement.
• Experience with specialized materials (e.g., medical alloys, aerospace superalloys) or dissimilar material welding.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Laser Welding Engineer, Welding Engineer, Laser Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Advanced Welding Engineer, Robotic Welding Engineer, Weld Development Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.