Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

Scot ForgeScot ForgeSpring Grove, Illinois, United States
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9/14/2026

Employment

Intern

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On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will assist the facilities engineering team with continuous improvement projects and mechanical design tasks. Responsibilities include creating mechanical layouts, reverse engineering components, and supporting the development of new manufacturing equipment.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and be at least a rising junior. Proficiency in CAD software, specifically SolidWorks, and the ability to read blueprints are required.

Key skills

Mechanical DesignSolidWorksBlueprint ReadingCAD SoftwareMechanical EngineeringContinuous ImprovementReverse EngineeringManufacturing ProcessesCommunicationOrganizationCollaborationProject Management

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Scot Forge

Industry

Mining

Employees

372

Type

Self-Owned

Size

201-500 employees

Based in Spring Grove, Illinois, U.S.A, Scot Forge has a 130-year plus track record of success. Scot Forge is considered the industry leader in open die forging and rolled ring forging. As the premier provider of high-quality metal forging solutions, we have experts in your specific industry to help deliver the largest range of open die forging capabilities. With five U.S. facilities, including two joint ventures, and more than 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing space, Scot Forge offers the most modern open-die and rolled-ring forge facilities in North America. From the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to mission-critical components for nuclear submarines to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates the precision forged parts used in demanding applications all over the world.

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EngineeringManufacturing

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 machine projects * 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.) * 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 * Redesign/improve equipment based on operational support requests   Qualifications: * Pursuing a bachelor’s degree majoring in Mechanical Engineering * Rising Junior or higher at start of internship * Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) * 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.

Requirements

  • Mechanical Design
  • SolidWorks
  • Blueprint Reading
  • CAD Software
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Collaboration
  • Project Management

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Hearing
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Tax Savings
  • Vacation Time
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

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