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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:

• Hands-on experience creating real designs that are built in production
• Direct exposure to fabrication, welding, and manufacturing processes
• Development of strong CAD, drafting, and engineering interpretation skills
• Opportunity to expand into design ownership, project engineering, or manufacturing engineering roles over time
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and collaboration with shop-floor teams

Position Summary:

The Design Engineer is responsible for creating detailed CAD models and drawings used in the manufacturing of piping spools and related assemblies. This is an entry-level role focused on translating engineering requirements into accurate, production-ready designs with guidance from the Mechanical Design Manager, Technical Sales Representative, Project Engineer, or Engineering Manager.

This position works closely with manufacturing, welding, and project teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with shop capabilities. It is ideal for candidates who enjoy CAD work and want to see their designs move quickly from concept to production.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Aids in the creation and refinement of technical drawings for mechanical parts, equipment, dies, tooling, controls, and assemblies to capture design intent and to accomplish the manufacturing goals of a project.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of piping spools and assemblies using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Generate accurate fabrication drawings including dimensions, weld symbols, bill of materials (BOM), and details required for manufacturing
• Interpret engineering specifications, customer requirements, and project documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing and welding teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
• Revise drawings based on redlines, engineering changes, and shop feedback
• Maintain drawing accuracy, revision control, and documentation standards
• Support project execution by delivering drawings on time and in alignment with schedules
• Assist in developing standard drawing practices, templates, and design guidelines
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into final deliverables
• Gain familiarity with applicable industry standards, piping practices, and weld detailing

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience (internships, co-ops, or academic projects acceptable)
• Proficiency in CAD software highly desired (SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred)
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerancing
• Familiarity with piping systems or fabrication concepts is a plus (not required)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical drawings
• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Team player and coachable
• 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.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule depending on business needs
• 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.

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.

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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.