Welding Engineer

Crane Company • Montgomery, AL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred)

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

Benefits

• comprehensive health
• wellness incentives
• assistance with retirement savings
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• performance-based bonus programs for certain positions
• annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level