Americas Rotational Development Program

About the program

The two-year Rotational Development Program or, as we like to call it – the RDP, will put you in the center of our operations organizations. In this program, you’ll play a role in multiple assignments at different facilities within the Americas Division. Gain first-hand knowledge from a Forbes 100 Most Innovative Companies, and learn from our world-class, experienced professionals, and accelerate your career.

A unique development experience

The Rotational Development Program launched in 2022, and has grown to explore careers in Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations as well as Accounting & Finance. Currently the program includes opportunities across 12 brands in the US and is growing each year! Each participant’s journey in the program is unique, with tailored development paths. 

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How it works

The 24-month Rotational Development Program includes four 6-month rotations featuring: assignment projects, technical and professional development and training opportunities, networking with leadership, and feedback and review sessions.

The program begins in June with an in-depth kickoff and orientation event to jump-start your experience with us!
The applications open in August and run until March.

What you can expect

  • Learning and growth opportunities at an industry leading company
  • Placement into key business areas with high priority projects
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing techniques
  • Opportunities to lead projects with deliverables that positively impact company performance
  • Diverse and tailored assignments (each lasting approximately six months) that will challenge your abilities and develop your skills
  • Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and automation
  • Foundational training with internal experts
  • Personal coaching and mentoring
  • Collaboration with cross functional peers
  • Hands-on operations assignments
  • Exposure to our entire value stream

Meet our graduates

  • Meet Clayton Guyaux

    Clayton is a recent engineering graduate from Penn State University in the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas two-year Rotational Development Program, based in the U.S.

  • Meet Gabrielle Wittman

    Gabrielle is a recent graduate in the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas two-year Rotational Development Program, based in the U.S.

  • Meet Meghan Fragomeni

    Meghan is a recent graduate in the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas two-year Rotational Development Program, based in the U.S.

  • Meet Michael Schmitz

    Michael joined the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas Rotational Development Program in February 2022. Michael is an Iowa State University graduate, focused on Engineering.