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Company Overview:

Crane Cryogenics designs and manufactures highly engineered products: including vacuum jacketed Pipe, Valves and Fittings (PVF) solutions for the production, transportation, transfer, and storage of cryogenic fluids.

Backed by 170 years of field experience and operations in severe service applications, Crane offers rewarding careers for those who thrive on challenges and seek to grow within an organization.

Why This Role is a Great Opportunity:

• Work on high-performance cryogenic systems used in demanding industrial applications
• Gain hands-on experience with code-based welding (ASME, AWS) early in your career
• Develop expertise in advanced welding processes and engineered systems
• Collaborate directly with production, quality, and engineering leaders-your work has immediate impact
• Build a foundation for growth into technical specialist, senior engineering, or leadership roles
• Broad exposure to manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Welding Engineer is an early-career engineering role designed for individuals seeking to build technical expertise in welding and manufacturing processes. This position provides hands-on experience developing, improving, and qualifying welding methods while working directly on the production floor.

You will learn to apply industry codes, troubleshoot real-world challenges, and progressively take ownership of welding processes that directly impact product quality, performance, and safety.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, qualifying, and documenting welding procedures (WPS, PQR) in accordance with ASME, AWS, and internal standards
• Support welding operations including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and orbital welding processes
• Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot weld defects and improve process consistency
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for weld-related issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (5S, waste elimination, workflow optimization)
• Support weld inspections and NDE activities (RT, UT, PT, VT) in collaboration with Quality
• Learn and apply welding codes, standards, and metallurgy fundamentals in a production environment
• Assist in developing work instructions, weld maps, and standard operating procedures
• Support welder training, testing, and qualification activities
• Participate in tooling, fixturing, and process improvement projects to enhance safety and efficiency
• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) activities with a focus on manufacturability and weld design
• Spend significant time on the shop floor gaining hands-on experience and building process knowledge
• Promote a strong safety culture related to welding hazards, hot work, and associated risks.
• Support overall site objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.
• Support other tasks as requested by manager

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Welding/Joining Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (internships acceptable).
• Knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, and weld inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with applicable welding codes and standards (ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, etc.).
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and welding symbols.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted, bend stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States with reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work in both shop and office environments.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The shop floor is temperature controlled and maintained at a comfortable working temperature.

It will be the responsibility of all employees to perform their work productively and within established production standards.All employees are required to work safely so as not to endanger themselves or others.Safety rules must be adhered to at all times. Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other positions or duties either temporarily or permanently based on production levels or other manufacturing concerns.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.All duties and responsibilities areessential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification toreasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

EOE/ Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.