Mechanical Design Engineer

Scot Forge Company; Spring Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit Sharing

Career growth

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Unique large-scale equipment

Job summary

Scot Forge is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, improve, and support custom machinery across multiple facilities. You will create 3D models, engineering drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks, and perform analyses to validate equipment performance and reliability.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and suppliers on capital projects and equipment upgrades, assisting with startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a hybrid office/manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in designing or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and drafting.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design custom manufacturing equipment, tooling, and machine systems.
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering analysis to validate equipment performance and reliability.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, suppliers, and contractors to implement solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Machine design

SolidWorks

Manufacturing processes

Mechanical drafting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

Design the Equipment That Powers Scot Forge

At Scot Forge, our manufacturing operations depend on innovative, reliable, and safe equipment. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll help design, improve, and support the custom machinery and systems that keep our operations running.

From concept through installation, you'll work on projects that improve safety, productivity, quality, and equipment reliability across multiple facilities.

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to work on unique, large-scale industrial equipment
• Direct impact on manufacturing performance and continuous improvement

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, and national defense.

Our forged components are used in demanding applications around the world, from mining equipment and energy infrastructure to aerospace and defense systems. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll help create and improve the equipment that makes this work possible.

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Design custom manufacturing equipment, tooling, and machine systems
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using SolidWorks
• Perform engineering analysis to validate equipment performance and reliability
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new manufacturing capabilities
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, suppliers, and contractors to implement solutions
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with machine design or industrial equipment design
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and mechanical drafting
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial machinery and equipment reliability
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experienceKnowledge of material selection and tolerancing
• Manufacturing or heavy industrial experience

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing environments
• Regular interaction with production and maintenance teams
• Occasional support for equipment installation, startup, and troubleshooting
• Ability to work safely in an industrial setting

Compensation

The estimated pay range is the lowest and highest amount 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 & HSA), 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.