Process Improvement Engineer - Rolling Operations

Gerdau North America; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement & paid parental

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability-focused organization

25 minutes from Richmond, VA

Affordable housing and lower cost of-l

Tuition reimbursement & paid parental

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability-focused organization

25 minutes from Richmond, VA

Affordable housing and lower cost of

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive continuous improvement in rolling operations near the Greater Richmond Region, VA. Relocation within the U.S. is available. Salary ranges from $105,000 to $121,000 plus an annual bonus.

You will lead improvement initiatives, analyze data, and partner with operations to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and reliability while managing capital projects and developing standard work and training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline (or HS/GED with 6-8 years of equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or heavy industry environments.
• Experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, SPC, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost reduction.
• Analyze operational and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage and support capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and maintain operating standards, work procedures, and training materials.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to improve equipment and process performance.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support employee development through coaching and technical training.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

SPC

Process improvement

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline

HS/GED and 6-8 years of equivalent industrial experience

Tools

CAD

Job description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference - together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.

Process Improvement Engineer - Rolling Operations

Located in Greater Richmond Region of south-central Virginia / Relocation Available within the U.S.

Salary: $105,000-$121,000 + Annual Bonus

Driven by sustainability, Gerdau produces up to 96% of its North American steel from recycled scrap. We pair this environmental focus with financial strength, standing as a highly stable, dividend-paying company on the NYSE.

Your Purpose

You will solve complex manufacturing problems, lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage capital projects, and work directly with operations teams to improve safety, quality, throughput, and reliability.

What You'll Do

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost reduction.
• Analyze operational and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage and support capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and maintain operating standards, work procedures, and training materials.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to improve equipment and process performance.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support employee development through coaching and technical training.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline OR HS/GED and 6-8 years of equivalent industrial experience.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, metals, chemical, paper, mining, energy, automotive, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, SPC, or similar methodologies.
• Experience supporting capital projects preferred.
• CAD experience preferred.
• Rolling mill or steel experience is a plus, not required.

Why Join Gerdau?

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement & paid parental leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Sustainability-focused organization with long-term growth
• 25 minutes from Richmond, VA
• Affordable housing and lower cost of living than the national average

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail]