Co-op, Purchasing

Schaeffler

. Receive a project description during the onboarding process .

Posted 10/13/2026internshipFort Mill • South Carolina • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong support in human resource functions, including recruiting and scheduling, while effectively contributing to quality objectives and process documentation. Possesses the ability to analyze budget processes and develop business cases for new products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Office Suite ExperienceExcellent Communication AbilityProblem-Solving SkillsSelf-MotivatedAbility to Prioritize

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Soft Skills

Excellent Communication AbilitySelf-MotivatedAssertive Problem-SolvingAbility to Prioritize

Industry Keywords

Human Resource FunctionsQuality PolicyBudget ProcessesProcess DocumentationBusiness CasesManufacturing Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive a project description during the onboarding process
Support human resource functions such as recruiting, scheduling, and administrative tasks
Support controlling functions such as reporting, analyzing budget processes, and developing process documentation
Develop business cases for production of new products
Support purchasing and quality strategy roadmap
Work independently and remain open to instruction
Participate in projects, job rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes
Understand current Quality Policy and Procedures specifications and contribute to achieving quality objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be pursuing an academic degree
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
Extremely self-motivated and driven to achieve results
Assertive approach to solving problems
Ability to prioritize
Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods and lift and move thirty pounds
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Development opportunities through projects, job rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer