Manufacturing Engineer in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

Drive Continuous Improvement. Solve Complex Manufacturing Challenges. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

Scot Forge is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our operations in Spring Grove, Illinois.

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes that support safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams, you will help drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize manufacturing performance, and support the production of custom forged products used in some of the world's most demanding applications.

Position Information

• Location: Spring Grove, IL
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing performance and process improvement
• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, and national defense.

From components used in mining equipment and energy infrastructure to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, Scot Forge produces forged solutions for some of the world's most demanding environments.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Lead manufacturing process improvement and problem-solving initiatives
• Support production launches, process optimization efforts, and rework activities
• Analyze process capabilities and identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, and cost
• Develop and implement projects that reduce cycle times, scrap, and waste
• Create business cases and financial justifications for capital investments and process improvements
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and productivity evaluations
• Develop and maintain routings, work instructions, and process documentation
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing personnel
• Collaborate with teams across multiple facilities to support operational goals

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in machining, metals, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience with project management, manufacturing processes, and industrial engineering principles
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software
• Understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, and Visual Factory methodologies
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping, line balancing, facility layouts, and work measurement techniques
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems
• CNC programming and setup experience
• Knowledge of quality tools, process control methods, and safety regulations
• Experience with materials flow and production planning

Work Environment

• Primarily based in Spring Grove, Illinois with occasional travel to Franklin Park, Illinois and Clinton, Wisconsin
• Combination of office and manufacturing-floor environments
• Exposure to industrial equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts, heat, cold, humidity, and production-related noise
• Required use of appropriate PPE in manufacturing areas

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HAS), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.