Jobs at Scot Forge

Design and optimize forging and metal-shaping solutions for complex, low-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include 3D mechanical design, tool and die design, design-for-manufacturability, finite element simulations, stress analysis, heat transfer modeling, validation against manufacturing data, and continuous improvement. The engineer collaborates with sales, operations, customers, subject matter experts, and shop-floor teams while managing controlled documents and supporting quoting and process development. This is a fully onsite role in Spring Grove, Illinois, with occasional travel.

Perform hands-on forge production work, including coordinating pre-forgings, loading and unloading metal pieces up to 65 pounds, operating forge equipment, inspecting, grinding, stamping, transporting materials, and removing scrap. The role requires frequent heavy lifting in a hot environment, mechanical and mathematical aptitude, and willingness to complete customized forging and stamping training.

Leads corporate quality assurance policies, quality management systems, regulatory compliance, auditing, supplier quality, customer contract compliance, and quality metrics in a manufacturing environment. Manages quality teams, internal and external audits, certification processes, training, customer communications, and process improvement initiatives. Collaborates with production, sales, and engineering to ensure product conformance and compliance with customer, industry, military, nuclear, aerospace, and regulatory requirements.

Designs electrical systems for new and retrofitted manufacturing machinery, including machine panels, controls, schematics, component selection, and plant power distribution. Performs electrical analysis, code compliance, arc flash study updates, troubleshooting, procurement, contractor coordination, project support, equipment startup, and continuous improvement. The role also mentors technical staff, supports operations, and works onsite in both office and shop environments with occasional travel to other facilities.

Lead organizational development, learning, leadership development, succession planning, and performance management programs for a 600-employee manufacturing organization. Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps, coach performance management, analyze talent data, support organizational change, ensure employment compliance, and maximize training investments.

Operate, set up, and program CNC machines, lathes, mills, and saws for precision metal forgings. Load heavy materials using overhead cranes, inspect parts with gauges, read blueprints, adjust G and M codes, and verify dimensions throughout production runs. Safely operate forklifts and rigging equipment, identify material types, detect defects, and follow workplace safety procedures. A fully paid training program is provided for CNC machining, setup, and programming.

Operate, set up, and monitor CNC machines, lathes, mills, and saws for custom forgings. Read blueprints, verify dimensions and materials, edit G and M codes, inspect parts, adjust tooling, and safely load large components using cranes and rigging. Perform material preparation, defect checks, and quality verification while following safety procedures. The role requires physical lifting, drug screening, and second-shift availability.

Entry-level manufacturing openings involving CNC machining, saw operation, forging, heat treatment, maintenance, quality control, and building maintenance. Responsibilities include operating industrial equipment, overhead cranes, and forklifts while following safe work practices. Candidates need strong math and computer skills, mechanical aptitude, hand-tool experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include blueprint reading, machine setup, measurement tools, forklift operation, crane rigging, and prior manufacturing experience.

Designs, validates, and troubleshoots hydraulic and mechanical equipment for manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include developing fluid power circuits, creating hydraulic and mechanical layouts in SolidWorks, researching new processes and equipment, improving existing systems for reliability and safety, and programming machine controls. The role involves hands-on work in office and production environments with occasional exposure to industrial hazards and demanding physical conditions.

Supports outsourced manufacturing by developing supplier manufacturing plans, inspection and quality-control processes, work instructions, routings, drawings, and APQP/PPAP documentation. Evaluates supplier capabilities, coordinates initial product deployments, reviews inspection reports, resolves nonconformances, drives corrective actions and continuous improvement, and audits current and prospective suppliers. The role is fully onsite in Spring Grove, Illinois, with travel of up to 40%, including possible international travel.

Lead the Franklin Park forging plant’s operations, P&L, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development. Drive continuous improvement through data and problem-solving, align production with demand using an SIOP mindset, and make hands-on decisions on the plant floor. Partner with Sales and engineers to resolve challenges and build a disciplined, accountable operation.

Supports and improves supplier quality by resolving nonconformances, leading root-cause and corrective-action efforts, conducting supplier audits, reviewing inspection documentation, and developing quality control, first article, PPAP, and APQP processes. Monitors supplier quality and delivery metrics, issues and tracks SCARs, qualifies new suppliers, and collaborates with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and suppliers. The role is onsite in Spring Grove, Illinois and requires up to 40% domestic and international travel.

Leads company-wide quality culture and process improvement across manufacturing operations. Oversees corrective action, nonconformance, deviation, quality metrics, audits, FMEA, control plans, and APQP activities. Provides technical support for production issues, facilitates structured problem solving, collaborates with engineering, sales, production, and suppliers, and supports customer requirements across nuclear, military, aerospace, and NADCAP programs. Coaches assigned employees and drives sustainable shop-floor improvements.

Develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes, methods, routings, work instructions, and costs. Supports production launches, problem solving, lean initiatives, quality improvements, time studies, process simulations, capital justifications, and equipment utilization. Provides technical leadership and training while improving safety, quality, productivity, cycle times, scrap, waste, and customer order completion across multiple plants and shifts.

Entry-level manufacturing opportunities across CNC machining, saw operation, maintenance, furnace and heat treating, forging, building maintenance, and quality control. Responsibilities include operating heavy industrial equipment, overhead cranes, and forklifts while following safe work practices. Required qualifications include strong math and computer skills, mechanical aptitude, hand-tool knowledge, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include measurement tools, machine setup, blueprint reading, forklift and crane operation, and prior manufacturing experience.