New Grads/Early Career Program

Are you graduating with an engineering degree in May or June of 2026? Are you interested in joining a world leading supplier of castings to the aerospace and defense markets?

CPP is recruiting for a new Engineering Development Program (EDP) with a cohort starting June/July 2026. This rotation program is designed to provide new graduates in Engineering disciplines with the opportunity for accelerated learning and growth towards technical leadership or technical expert positions within CPP.

Program Details

The program will expose participants to different disciplines of engineering within casting over two years by working in at least two manufacturing sites/facilities. This is a two-year rotational program focused on developing engineering skills and knowledge. Participants will spend one year at two different CPP facilities in Southern California.


What will make you a successful candidate?

• BS or MS in Engineering (must graduate no later than June 2026).
• Must be a US Person (US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident).
• Strong academic record.
• (Internal Candidates) Must be a current CPP Employee with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 6 years of CPP experience in a technical or engineering role may be considered in lieu of applicable degree
• Related Intern/co-op experience or exposure in manufacturing preferred
• A willingness and ability to learn every day.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced results-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What will CPP provide?

• $80,000
• Opportunity to make an impact on current and future manufacturing processes.
• On going technical and leadership training.
• One-on-One mentorship. Participants will be teamed with a Mentor from within CPP’s technical leadership community.
• Ongoing exposure and networking opportunities. Participants will meet and present-out to the EDP Advisory Board quarterly and will meet regularly with both Plant and Divisional leadership.
• Exposure to and experience in multiple CPP facilities. The rotation program will include placement in at least 2 different facilities.
• Benchmark trips to other CPP facilities nationally.

Details

Rotation will be in either Cudahy or Rancho

CPP Background

CPP operates a global network of world-class facilities that serve leaders in the aerospace, defense, and power generation markets around the world. Poised for decades of growth, today’s CPP is a comprehensive solutions partner and an essential contributor to the global aerospace community.
At CPP you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts and discover endless learning and development opportunities, from hands-on projects and advanced training to career growth in cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.

Our engineering roles offer you the opportunity to support the manufacturing process for some of the most complex castings in the world. Whether you are conducting simulations to analyze flow, cooling, and solidification processes or programming and configuring robotic and automated equipment, CPP offers the opportunity for you to leverage cutting-edge technology to produce complex castings that the aerospace and defense industry depends on each day.
Every CPP career comes with incredible growth potential and the satisfaction of knowing that you’re helping shape a better tomorrow for everyone—starting with yourself.
Help us shape the future.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position