2026 Engineering Leadership Development Program

About the role

Gerdau’s G.Future Leadership Development Program is designed to develop future leaders for the company. Participants will engage in an intensive 18-month program that includes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Solve large- and small-scale problems, such as creating mechanical components/assembly drawings, and proposing business methods to optimize product output and prioritize processes.
• Manage the strategic implementation of overall business goals.
• Participate in the Mentorship Program, gaining guidance from experienced professionals and understanding Gerdau’s values and business culture.
• Visit customers and suppliers to gain in-depth knowledge of the business from start to finish.
• Work with various levels of Gerdau North America and travel to different locations in the US and Canada.
• Tackle organizational challenges and interact with other G.Futures from across North America.
• Develop managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Material Sciences/Metallurgy, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree obtained within the past 3 years, or expected to be obtained by Summer 2025, December 2024.
• A minimum GPA of 2.5, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Preference for a degree-related internship experience.
• A maximum of 3 years of full-time work experience.
• A well-rounded background with leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular activities.
• A high level of learning agility and a willingness to adapt and develop continuously.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• The ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the program.

Benefits

Participants in the G.Future program will receive:

• On-the-job learning and classroom training.
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders.
• A Mentorship Program to facilitate integration and career development.
• Opportunities to visit customers and suppliers, and work with different levels of Gerdau North America.
• Travel to various locations in the US and Canada.
• Interactions with other G.Futures from across North America.
• Development of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Qualifications

Qualifications are detailed in the 'Requirements' section.