2026 Engineering Leadership Development Program

Gerdau • Midlothian, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.

Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders (G.Future) is a program designed to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program, participants will be put through an intensive 18-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Material Sciences/Metallurgy, or other applicable degree.
• Bachelor's graduate from within the past 3 years, or expected to graduate by Summer 2025, December 2024.
• Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or above).
• 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 for employment.
• Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a degree related internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Solving large- and small-scale problems, such as creating mechanical components/assembly drawing(s), proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
• Working as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
• Participating in a Mentorship Program designed to help participants build a successful career, with a seasoned professional facilitating integration with Gerdau, understanding Gerdau’s values and business culture, and streamlining training by providing technical knowledge and business vision.
• Visiting customers and suppliers to gain in-depth knowledge of the business from beginning to end.
• Gaining a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as traveling to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
• Furthering development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
• Growing a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level