2027 Engineering G. Future-monroe, Mi

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Monroe (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. invites high-potential graduates to join the G.Future program, a 12-month leadership development track that aims to mold future managers and technical leaders for North America.

Participants gain on-the-job learning, classroom training, and mentorship; visit customers and suppliers to understand end-to-end processes; travel across the US and Canada, and develop managerial, interpersonal and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Materials/Metallurgy or related field.
• Graduation within the past 3 years or by Summer 2024.
• Strong academic performance with GPA 2.5+ (3.0+ preferred).
• Leadership roles in student activities or internships favored.
• Able to travel within the US and Canada during the program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job learning and classroom training as part of the G.Future program.
• Engage in leadership-related projects and mentorship opportunities.
• Visit customers and suppliers to gain end-to-end business knowledge.
• Collaborate with North American teams to address real production challenges.

Skills

Leadership experience

Learning agility

Strong academics

Willingness to travel

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/metallurgy)

Job description

About Us:

Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 7 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.

G.Future:

Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders

To invest in our entry level talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program, participants will be put through an intensive 12-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.

Some of the experiences of this program include:

• G.Futures will be in charge ofsolving large- and small-scale problems. Examples include: Creating Mechanical components/assembly drawing(s), proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
• Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
• G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature intended to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be an experiencedprofessional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you recognizeGerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
• Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end.
• Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
• Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
• Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial EngineeringMaterial Sciences/MetallurgyOr other applicable degree
• Bachelor's degree from within the past 3 years, or expected to receive your degreeby Summer 2024
• 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
• A 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 foremployment
• Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the program