Title: Mechanical Design Engineering Intern Location: Spring Grove, IL, USA Posted Date: 2026-09-14T17:58:00.000-04:00
Job Description: Mechanical Engineering Internship Scot Forge Company is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027 at the corporate facility in Spring Grove, IL. A Mechanical Engineering Internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the manufacturing environment, and application of engineering theory through project work. This internship will be part of an multi discipline team with collaborative projects and daily tasks to support continuous improvement and expansion of manufacturing production equipment. Anticipated Projects: - Assist the facilities engineering team with continuous improvement and safety improvements across the manufacturing facility - Mechanical design –- Research and development for new processes and equipment - Mechanical layout of systems/components (SolidWorks part & assembly modeling) - Design and/or select mechanical components for machinery (gearing, shafting, bearings, linkages, frames, cylinders, tools, jigs, fasteners, etc.) - Computational Fluid Dynamics – assist in performing analysis and interpret the results of fluid flow to aid in the design of furnaces and quench tanks - Reverse engineer of existing mechanical components – analyze the mode of failure, accurately measure the component, redesign (if necessary), and create blueprints. - Gain knowledge and understanding of internal and external manufacturing capabilities for the design of custom components and machines. Qualifications: - Pursuing a bachelor’s degree majoring in Mechanical Engineering- Rising Junior or higher at start of internship - Experience using SolidWorks and 2D CAD software - Knowledge of blueprint reading - Strong communication and organization skills - Ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines 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. - 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.
About Scot Forge
Scot Forge operates as a metal forging company based in Spring Grove, Illinois. Founded in 1893, the organization provides open die and rolled ring forging solutions for industries including aerospace, defense, and mining. It maintains five facilities across the United States with over 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing space. The company employs 373 people and functions as a self-owned entity.
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