Accelerated Leadership Program - Purchasing Engineer

Schaeffler • Fort Mill, SC, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related Engineering degree
• Accepting June 2026 or later graduates
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• At least two rotations of relevant co-ops or internships
• Thorough understanding of engineering principals
• Excellent Organization and Communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to relocate every 6 months

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Leadership experience or exposure preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level