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Accelerated Leadership Program - Purchasing Engineer

Fort Mill, SCOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Industrial Engineering
  • Engineering Degree
  • December 2026 graduates
  • 3.0 minimum GPA
  • co-ops
  • internships
  • engineering principals
  • Organization skills
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Office skills

Nice to have

  • Leadership experience
  • Leadership exposure

Role summary

Schaeffler is seeking ambitious candidates for its Accelerated Leadership Program, a dynamic global technology company. This program offers four six-month rotations across various departments, with potential for international experience, culminating in a guaranteed Purchasing Engineer position in Fort Mill, SC. The program focuses on leadership development through hands-on experience, mentoring, and formal training, preparing participants for future leadership roles. Candidates require a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or a related Engineering field, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and relevant co-op or internship experience. A willingness to relocate every six months is essential.

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 Fort Mill, SC. Upon graduation of the program, a permanent position in Fort Mill, SC as a Purchasing Engineer 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
  • 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 or related Engineering Degree
  • Accepting December 2026 or later graduates
  • 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

As 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.

www.schaeffler.com/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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