Accelerated Leadership Program – Leadership Development

Job Description

Accelerated Leadership Program – Quality Path | Schaeffler

The Tone:
This is a full-time, structured leadership development program at Schaeffler, with a guaranteed permanent position in Fort Mill, South Carolina, after two years of extensive rotational assignments. Schaeffler is a global technology company known for its entrepreneurial spirit, partnering with major automobile manufacturers and key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors. This program is specifically designed to cultivate future leaders within the Quality domain, preparing them to drive innovation and contribute significantly to the company’s continuous success. It offers exceptional development opportunities to high-potential candidates ready to make a tangible impact on how the world moves.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Fort Mill, SC
• Team: Not explicitly stated, involves cross-departmental exposure within the Quality path.
• Mission: To develop and equip future leaders for a permanent position within Schaeffler’s Quality domain through a structured rotational program.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Navigate: Participate in a comprehensive two-year Accelerated Leadership Program comprising four six-month rotations, designed to provide broad cross-departmental exposure.
• Relocate: Undertake rotational assignments across Schaeffler facilities throughout the North American Region (USA, Mexico, Canada), with potential for international rotations, and begin the first rotation in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
• Lead: Partner closely with an experienced professional mentor to develop best practices and cultivate leadership skills, evolving into a capable leader at Schaeffler.
• Learn: Gain in-depth knowledge and insights alongside experts in various relevant and cross-functional departments within the Quality path, guided by the 70:20:10 training model.
• Achieve: Complete specific development milestones for each rotation, becoming fully equipped for a guaranteed permanent position in Fort Mill, South Carolina, upon successful graduation from the program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering or Engineering Technology field with a minimum 3.0 GPA. External applicants must hold authorization to work in the US without requiring employment VISA or other sponsorship.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of two rotations from relevant co-ops or internships, demonstrating practical application of engineering principles.
• Skills: Exhibit a thorough understanding of engineering principles; demonstrate excellent organizational and communication abilities crucial for cross-functional collaboration; possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; and show a clear willingness to relocate every six months for program rotations.
• Bonus: Previous experience operating effectively in a fast-paced environment; prior leadership experience or exposure to leadership roles.