Launch Program: Operations Track

Belden; Richmond (IN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Matching retirement plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Diversity, equity, inclusion and susta

Job summary

Belden’s Launch Program offers a three-year rotation across cross-functional teams to build technical, business, and professional skills for an accelerated career in industrial technology.

Operations track rotations include Supply Chain Analyst, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Process Engineer, and Supply Demand Analyst, with locations like Carmel, IN; Richmond, IN; Tucson, AZ; Carson, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field completed within the past two years or graduation by June 2027.
• Experience in supply chain operations, cross-functional collaboration, manufacturing processes, data analytics or Lean/Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration abilities; high learning agility and initiative.
• Willingness to relocate for rotations and authorization to work in the country of employment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain

Job description

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Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Launch Program

Build Your Foundation. Accelerate Your Growth. Connect Possibilities.

Belden's flagship early career development program, Launch is built for curious, driven graduates who want to hit the ground running. Over three years, you'll rotate across cross-functional teams, own high-impact projects, and build the technical, business, and professional skills that set the foundation for an accelerated career in the industrial technology industry. Launch prepares you to transition into an experienced professional role where you continue expanding your expertise and business impact upon program completion.

What You'll Experience

• Multiple rotational assignments across Belden — broadening your perspective and your network
• Real ownership — meaningful projects with measurable business impact
• Direct access to senior leaders and experienced mentors invested in your growth
• Structured development in technical, business, and professional capabilities
• A global network that will serve you throughout your entire career
• A clear path forward — successful graduates transition into experienced professional roles at Belden

Launch – Operations Track

Operations

is the function that keeps Belden’s promises to its customers. Spanning global manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, and logistics, this team ensures that products are delivered on time, at cost, and to the highest standards.

The Operations track of Launch offers potential rotations such as Supply Chain Analyst, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Process Engineer, Supply Demand Analyst with opportunity to work in locations including but not limited to Carmel, IN; Richmond, IN; Tucson, AZ; Carson, CA.

Who Thrives in Launch?

The best Launch participants don't wait for opportunities, they create them.

Successful Launch – Operations candidates will offer:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study completed within the past two yearsor anticipated graduation date no later than June 2027
• Related project or work experience in supply chain operations, cross-functional collaboration, manufacturing processes/process engineering, with exposure to data analytics, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma, and/or structured problem solving
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration abilities
• High learning agility and intellectual curiosityalong with initiative, accountability, and a bias for action
• Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments, authorization to work in the country of employment

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status for this position, now or in the future.

Belden offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability

Applicants can expect a compensation range of $73,000-$94,000 and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant ’ s experience, qualifications, and geographical location.