2027 Engineering Leadership Development Program

About the Role

The G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders program is an intensive 12-month initiative designed to develop future leaders for Gerdau. Participants will engage in on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching, and mentorship to become future managerial and technical leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve large- and small-scale problems, including:
• Creating mechanical components/assembly drawing(s).
• Proposing business methods to optimize product output.
• Redirecting process prioritization to improve current production standards.
• Act as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
• Participate in a Mentorship Program with a seasoned professional to facilitate integration, understanding of Gerdau’s values and business culture, and streamline training by providing technical knowledge and business vision.
• Visit customers and suppliers to gain in-depth knowledge of the business.
• Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America.
• Travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
• Interact with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling organizational challenges.
• Develop managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.

Departments seeking a G. Future at the Midlothian Facility include:

• Melt Shop
• Logistics
• Continuous Improvement
• Scrap

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering
• Automation
• Material Sciences/Metallurgy
• Transportation, Management, Administration
• Or other applicable degree
• Bachelor's graduate from within the past 3 years, or expected to graduate by Summer 2027.
• Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or above).
• Preference for a degree-related internship experience.
• A maximum of 3 years full-time work experience.
• Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
• High learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the program.