Schaeffler

Procurement

• 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 Wooster, Ohio.
• Upon graduation of the program, a permanent position in Wooster, Ohio as a Purchasing Engineer is guaranteed.
• 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

Purchasing Specialist

Artificial Intelligence

• 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 Wooster, Ohio.
• Research & Development Responsibilities.
• Partner with a mentor who is an experienced professional leader to develop best practices and evolve into a leader at Schaeffler.
• Gain knowledge alongside experts in relevant and cross-functional departments.
• Simulation workflow optimization through scripting and AI.
• Investigate the creation of custom AI agents and simulation inferencing through model training (PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.).
• Post-processing of results for report automation.
• 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.
• Guaranteed position upon graduation in Wooster, Ohio as an Engineer for AI Simulation.

Accelerated Leadership Program – R&D Career Path – AI Simulation

Software Engineer

• The student will be provided a project description during the onboarding process
• Project examples include: Defining and documenting process parameters
• Support design efforts for product development
• Quantify and lead actions needed for scrap reduction
• Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction
• Know and understand the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contributes to the achievement of the quality objectives

Co-op, Engineering

Product Manager

• Monitor performance of assigned program and recommend program changes to maximize results.
• Utilize marketplace benchmarking and utilize market intelligence data to identify new business opportunities.
• Coordinate all product development and management activities.
• Create, adapt and continuously optimize marketing plans and operational measures to ensure optimized product positioning in the market.
• Maintain a strong cooperation with the R&D department to guarantee an exchange about the latest trends and customer expectations.
• Visit customers and contribute to respective offerings on a regular base to ensure the program meets the customer needs.

Senior Product Management

• 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 Auburn Hills or Troy, Michigan.
• 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

Purchasing Engineer

• The student will be provided a project description during the onboarding process.
• Project examples include: Defining and documenting process parameters
• Support design efforts for product development
• Quantify and lead actions needed for scrap reduction
• Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction
• S/he will be given 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 contributes to the achievement of the quality objectives

Engineering Intern

Engineer

• Oversee quality control of supplied products within the order fulfillment process.
• Address and resolve any supplier quality issues that arise in the plant.
• Collaborate with suppliers during product development to support advanced quality planning.
• Focus on cost efficiency and producibility during product development stages.
• Conduct supplier evaluations to ensure ongoing adherence to quality standards.
• Manage supplier process changes, initiating and coordinating corrective actions to maintain agreed quality levels.
• Lead the sampling inspection process, making decisive judgments on sample acceptance or rejection.
• Coordinate claim management during series production.
• Act as an escalation point to agree on and implement remedial action plans until resolution.
• Train suppliers on APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements.
• Ensure suppliers' adherence to agreed quality planning and approval processes.

Senior Engineer – Supplier Quality

Account Manager

• Gain technical proficiency in the application of Schaeffler’s bearing portfolio and utilize application engineering services for new and existing customer needs.
• Enhance the digitization ratio of customer quotes and orders by effectively leveraging Schaeffler’s digital sales tools, including Salesforce, Planning360, DataLab, Guided Quoting, SAP, and interchange.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies that drive sales growth while maximizing profit margins.
• Continuously assess and update the market potential and competitive landscape within assigned accounts to identify growth opportunities.
• Build in-depth understanding of customers’ businesses, linking their success to the effective use of Schaeffler products.
• Establish and expand strong, trusted relationships within the customer network to support retention and growth.
• Maintain existing business through demonstrated commercial sales expertise, problem-solving skills, and timely, professional customer service.
• Drive new business development by aligning customer decision factors with Schaeffler’s capabilities and presenting tailored value propositions.
• Regularly utilize sales and CRM systems (Salesforce.com) for reporting (open orders, forecasts, quotes) and keep internal management informed with presentations and updates.
• Actively participate in industry seminars, trade shows, and networking events to enhance industry knowledge and business opportunities.

Key Account Manager

• Initiate, support, and review SPS activities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across assigned organizational areas.
• Lead the implementation of SPS standards, including lean management, workplace design, supply chain management, and value stream design.
• Train teams on SPS methodologies and share best practices to foster continuous improvement.
• Facilitate workshops and projects, document outcomes, and support management in coaching improvement processes.
• Conduct thorough reviews of SPS implementation status within organizational units to ensure alignment and progress.
• Evaluate and report the costs and benefits of SPS initiatives, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact.

LEAN Engineer – Manufacturing

• Lead and conduct detailed test planning including methodology development and documentation / specification writing.
• Own and drive the completion of durability development and prove out / validation tests throughout program stages.
• Ensure tests are complete to the required specification in terms of instrumentation requirements, tests cycles, stabilization criteria etc. to ensure data quality is adequate to support correct technical conclusions.
• Report preparation and presentation to support knowledge distribution.
• Work with testing partners or technical partners to coordinate facilities, resources, and equipment to support efficient execution of the testing plan.
• Use engineering experience in this Senior role to help guide and mentor associate and Eng. I levels

Verification Engineer

Administrative Assistant

• Provide autonomous administrative support for a dedicated team or Manager in the organization
• Organize the office, assist to optimize procedures, sort and distribute communications (i.e. inbound/outbound correspondence, visitors, effective information flow)
• Handle administrative requests and queries, and organize/schedule appointments, plan meetings and take minutes
• Take over time and travel management, and/or travel expenses for team members or Manager
• Coordinate with other departments, and/or maintain relationships with external parties as involved (i.e. suppliers, customers, authorities)
• Create and update records to ensure accuracy and validity of information, and assist in the preparation of qualified reports or presentations

Administrative Assistant, Battery Plant

• Work in different departments of the organization to gain practical experience in the course of an academic education as an undergraduate.
• Gain hands-on experience and understand different operational functions in one designated department.
• Contribute to team projects by conducting research, compiling data, and creating presentations.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks, such as data entry, document organization, and scheduling.
• Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Prepare and present reports summarizing learning and contributions during the internship.

Product Management Intern

Manager

• Lead a team of Supplier Quality professionals in order to manage: Set quality performance targets and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Manage Divisional APQP & Launch Management.
• Ongoing Supplier Performance Management, monitor supplier KPIs (PPM levels, delivery performance, escape frequency, audit scores), conduct regular business reviews, and develop supplier improvement roadmaps.
• Ensure structured problem-solving for supplier-related defects using 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa methods.
• Communicate critical issues internally and to OEM customers when relevant.
• Perform process audits at supplier sites.
• Identify gaps, verify corrective actions, and escalate risks when needed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including capacity, process stability, and material availability.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to ensure alignment on quality and sourcing strategies.

Manager, Supplier Management

Field Engineer

• Support sales staff and customers with engineering expertise regarding products.
• Provide guidance on installation and applications as assigned.
• Provide sales support with engineering expertise regarding products and applications.
• Perform conceptual work for specific customer requirements, and support customers in this respect.
• Assess and interpret technical data, document and communicate findings.
• Initiate measures to develop or adapt product and service concepts (if required) to better match market requirements.
• Support assembly, installation, setup and utilization of products and systems at customers site if appropriate and necessary.

Technical Service Engineer

Operations

• Maintain, repair, install and set up electrical and mechanical equipment, machines, tools or parts, used in a production facility assigned.
• Contribute to planning of maintenance schedules and execute respective maintenance assignments.
• Analyze technical issues, complete repairs and work orders with reference to electrical systems.
• Execute ramp up, setup and start procedures in order to prepare machines and equipment for operations.
• Contribute to installation projects on site, and support accountable Engineers.
• Support maintenance of technical documentations for processes and equipment.