Accelerated Leadership Program - Manufacturing Leadership Path

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

• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.