Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

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

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

This internship provides hands-on experience supporting the engineering and manufacturing processes used to produce custom forgings. You'll work alongside Process Engineers and cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, standardize processes, solve technical challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the business.

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 engineering, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives

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 Process Engineering Intern, you'll gain practical experience applying engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges while helping improve the systems and processes that support the production of critical forged components.

What You'll Do

As a Process Engineering Intern, you may:

• Support engineering documentation and SolidWorks modeling activities
• Assist with process standardization and productivity improvement projects
• Research and analyze manufacturing and quality-related issues
• Support development of tools and resources that improve engineering workflows
• Participate in cross-functional reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and IT teams on project work

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Rising Junior or higher at the start of the internship
• Intermediate SolidWorks skills or experience with similar 3D modeling software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering requirements
• Interest in process improvement and manufacturing engineering

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 & 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.