Laser Joining Engineer

Segula Technologies • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery, integration, and optimization of laser joining systems within a body shop and manufacturing environment. The position works closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure equipment, processes, and programs meet quality, performance, and timing requirements across North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years of laser joining–related experience, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent industry experience
• Experience supporting body shop launches and working in a plant or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures within a manufacturing environment
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated people leadership skills
• Project management experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure line integrators and laser joining equipment suppliers deliver systems that meet company laser joining equipment specifications across the North America region
• Participate in throughput analysis and process optimization activities
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, material suppliers, equipment suppliers, and system integrators
• Support teams in meeting vehicle program timelines while maintaining quality requirements
• Manage and maintain tracking documents to support program timing and deliverables
• Support problem resolution between Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Manufacturing Operations
• Ensure product and equipment conformance to design requirements
• Provide onsite support during program execution and launch phases
• Provide feedback and status updates to VPE/WPE leadership
• Support the integration, startup, and debugging of laser joining equipment on the plant floor
• Coordinate business process improvement and re-engineering initiatives
• Report system status and performance at operating units as required
• Optimize laser joining systems to improve productivity, cost efficiency, and quality
• Work with engineers, skilled trades, and management to execute cross-functional projects, including cost and timing estimates
• Support plant product program launches
• Maintain a deep understanding of body shop laser joining technologies and applications
• Implement and support standardized laser joining and inspection systems
• Develop, maintain, and support common laser joining technology standards
• Provide technical direction to suppliers and internal plant teams
• Conduct laser joining weld equipment buyoffs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees