Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

Build Your Experience. Improve Manufacturing Performance. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

Scot Forge is seeking two Manufacturing Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 at our corporate facility in Spring Grove, Illinois.

This internship provides hands-on experience supporting manufacturing and machining operations in a world-class forging environment. You'll work alongside Engineering and Production teams on projects focused on process improvement, productivity, quality, and operational performance while gaining practical experience in manufacturing engineering.

Why Scot Forge's Internship Program?

• Paid internship
• Professional development and mentoring
• Meaningful project work with real business impact
• Cross-functional intern projects
• Company-sponsored intern events
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to CNC machining and manufacturing engineering

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, 100% employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, and national defense.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you'll gain practical experience supporting the processes, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive our machining operations.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you may:

• Support manufacturing problem-solving and continuous improvement projects
• Analyze processes to improve quality, throughput, and operational efficiency
• Assist with reducing bottlenecks, cycle times, scrap, and waste
• Create and update manufacturing documentation, routings, and work instructions
• Support fixture, tooling, and CNC machining-related projects
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams on process improvements

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Rising Junior or higher at the start of the internship
• Knowledge of project management principles and engineering project execution
• Experience using SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production environments
• Exposure to CNC machining or industrial equipment
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Interest in manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement

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 September 28 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 & HSA), 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.