Co-op - Purchasing - Fall 2026

Schaeffler • Fort Mill, SC, SC

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About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a long history of private ownership and an entrepreneurial spirit. As a partner to major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, Schaeffler offers numerous development opportunities. This co-op position provides students with project-based learning, including potential involvement in human resources, controlling, business case development for new products, and supporting purchasing and quality strategy roadmaps. Participants will gain developmental opportunities through projects, job rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes. They will also be expected to understand and contribute to the achievement of quality objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be pursuing an academic degree
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
• Assertive approach to solving problems
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, and lift and move thirty pounds
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Support human resource functions such as recruiting, scheduling, and administrative tasks
• Support controlling functions such as reporting, analyzing budget processes, and developing process documentation
• Develop business cases for production of new products
• Support purchasing and quality strategy roadmap
• Be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction
• Gain developmental opportunities through tasks such as projects, job rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes
• Know and understand the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED