Accelerated Leadership Program - Purchasing Engineer

Schaeffler

Wooster (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company housing during rotations
Vacation & Wellness days
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401K Match Up To 6%
Tuition Reimbursement
Fitness Center Reimbursement
Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Schaeffler invites you to join its Accelerated Leadership Program, a four-rotation development track across the North American Region, with the first rotation in Wooster, Ohio. You’ll gain cross-department exposure, mentorship, and leadership training designed to prepare you for a permanent role in Wooster upon graduation.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, formal training, and a clear career path, including company housing for two years and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

  • Ambitious, creative, enthusiastic and passionate about leadership and growth.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • At least two rotations of relevant co-ops or internships.
  • Experience in fast-paced environments preferred.
  • Leadership experience or exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in four six-month rotations across the North American Region (USA, Mexico, Canada).
  • Mentor with an experienced professional to develop leadership and best practices.
  • Learn across cross-functional departments with formal training and on-the-job experience.
  • Complete rotation development milestones and be prepared for a permanent role in Wooster, OH.

Skills

Leadership
Organization
Communication
Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
GPA 3.0

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Accelerated Leadership Program is comprised of four six-month rotations that provide cross-departmental exposure. Each rotation can be located at any of our facilities throughout the North American Region (USA, Mexico and Canada), including the possibility for other international rotations. The first rotation will start in Wooster, Ohio. Upon graduation of the program, a permanent position in Wooster, Ohio is guaranteed.

Purchasing Career Path Responsibilities
  • Partner with a mentor who is an experienced professional to develop best practices and evolve into a leader at Schaeffler
  • Gain knowledge alongside experts in relevant and cross-functional departments
  • Trained based on the 70:20:10 model which emphasizes a mixture of hands-on experience, mentoring, and formal training
  • Leadership training and tools to develop leadership skills
  • Complete rotation development milestones
  • Company housing for the duration of the program (two years) and a competitive salary and benefits
  • Become equipped for your guaranteed position upon graduation
Your Qualifications

For this high-potential development program, we are looking for candidates who are ambitious, creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about leadership and their professional growth.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
  • 3.0 minimum GPA
  • At least two rotations of relevant co-ops or internships
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
  • Leadership experience or exposure preferred
  • Thorough understanding of engineering principals
  • Excellent Organization and Communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Willingness to relocate every 6 months
Our Offering

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

  • Company Housing during domestic and international rotations15 Days' Vacation, plus Wellness days
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401K Match Up To 6%
  • Fitness Center Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Appreciation Events

See all our Benefits on www.schaefflerbenefits.comAs a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Sandy Annise Rice +18035782888

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords: Administration, Services & Support; Supply Chain Management

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