Process Engineer in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

Process Engineer

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Scot Forge is seeking a Process Engineer to help transform customer requirements into efficient, high-quality manufacturing plans for custom forged products. This role combines engineering, project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with customer and industry requirements. You'll work closely with Sales, Production, Metallurgy, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support some of the world's most demanding forged components.

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Work on critical components used in infrastructure, energy, defense, mining, and transportation industries

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products are used in mission-critical applications around the world, from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to nuclear submarines, mining equipment, energy infrastructure, and beyond.

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing the manufacturing processes that bring these products to life.

What You'll Do

As a Process Engineer, you will:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, routings, work instructions, and process documentation
• Interpret customer specifications, drawings, and industry requirements
• Determine manufacturing methods, raw material requirements, and processing parameters
• Collaborate with Production, Metallurgy, Quality, and Sales to ensure manufacturability
• Support continuous improvement, cost reduction, and problem-solving initiatives
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Manage engineering changes and customer-driven revisions
• Provide occasional support to Scot Forge facilities in Clinton, WI and Franklin Park, IL

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements
• Experience with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Knowledge of machining, manufacturing processes, and cost estimating
• Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Understanding of GD&T and engineering documentation
• Knowledge of metallurgy and material properties

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to manufacturing environments
• Less than 10% exposure to heat and noise in production areas
• Occasional travel to Scot Forge manufacturing facilities
• Ability to work safely in a shop environment when supporting production operations

Compensation and Benefits

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.