Accelerated Leadership Program - Manufacturing Leadership Path at Schaeffler Group

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 Development Program is a two-year manufacturing leadership development program 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 international rotations. The first rotation will start in Danbury, Connecticut. Upon graduation of the program, a permanent position in Danbury, Connecticut is guaranteed.

Manufacturing Leadership Path Responsibilities:

• Partner with a mentor who is an experienced professional engineering manager to develop best practices and evolve into a leader at Schaeffler

• Gain knowledge alongside experts in areas such as production management, quality, continuous improvement, logistics, and plant management

• 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

• Company housing for the duration of the program (two years) and a competitive salary and benefits

• Become equipped for your guaranteed Production Leader 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 relevant Engineering or Engineering Technology

• 3.0 minimum GPA

• At least two rotations of relevant co-ops or internships

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing 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

• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

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.

Your Contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. 

Sandy Annise Rice 

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.

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