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Process Engineering Intern

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Spring Grove, IL, USA
16-19 Hourly
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Spring Grove, IL, USA
16-19 Hourly
Internship
Process Engineering Intern supporting forging manufacturing processes at Scot Forge’s corporate facility. Projects include SolidWorks support, order-entry standardization, PES wizard development, test-quantity investigations, non-compliance report review, and SME facilitation. The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, being a rising junior or higher, communication skills, intermediate SolidWorks or 3D modeling experience, and U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
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Process Engineering Internship


 Scot Forge Company is looking to hire two Process Engineering Interns for the summer of 2027 at the corporate facility in Spring Grove, IL. This internship will provide an understanding of the manufacturing processes pertaining to Forgings and allow a student to gain experience problem solving the manufacturing design aspects and requirements of our products. 


Anticipated Projects include:

  • SolidWorks support
  • Standardization of order entry practices
  • Build PES wizards that can be format stolen for basic orders to remove need to revisit simple specs/increase productivity.
  • Investigate test quantity issues between lab/ Process Engineering/ Information Technology
  • Research and review Non-Compliance Reports 
  • Facilitate SME reviews


Qualifications:

Required Skills:

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related 
    • Rising Junior or higher at start of internship
  • Communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to change focus often based on needs of the department
  • Intermediate SolidWorks skills (or other 3D modeling software)

Preferred Skills:

  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 
  • Basic manufacturing knowledge
  • Ability to understand complex specification wording


Scot Forge Internship Program Offers:

  • Paid Compensation 
  • Professional Career Development and Mentoring
  • Company Sponsored Intern Events
  • Cross-Discipline Intern Project
  • Meaningful Project Work 
  • Real World Problem Solving 
  • Collaborative Work Environment 
  • Profit-Sharing Bonus


Additional Requirements:

  • Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today


Review of applications will begin September 28th and continue until the position is filled.


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.


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Scot Forge Spring Grove, Illinois, USA Office

8001 Winn Rd, Spring Grove, Illinois, United States, 60081 9687

Scot Forge Franklin Park, Illinois, USA Office

9394 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, United States, 60131

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