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Launch Your Engineering Career with CPP - Cohort Starts June/July 2026 Are you an earlycareer engineer ready to build the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing. At CPP, a global leader in complex aerospace castings, we're looking for passionate, curious, and driven engineers to join our Engineering Development Program (EDP)-a twoyear, immersive rotational experience designed to accelerate your growth into a technical leader or subject-matter expert. This is your chance to gain hands-on engineering experience at multiple manufacturing sites, work on real-world aerospace challenges, and learn from some of the most experienced technical professionals in the industry.

Help us shape the next generation of precision manufacturing. Who We Are For more than 30 years, CPP has been a trusted manufacturing partner to the world's aerospace, defense, and power generation industries. With a global network of advanced casting facilities, we produce some of the most intricate and critical components found in today's aircraft.

We're growing, and we're looking for engineers who want to grow with us. At CPP, you'll work with industry experts, dive into cutting-edge technologies, and be part of a team that values innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous learning. Your work here helps shape a safer and more advanced future-starting with your own career.

About the Program The EDP is a structured twoyear rotational program where participants will spend one year each at our Cudahy and Rancho Cucamonga facilities in Southern California. You'll dive into all aspects of the casting process while gaining exposure to product development, process improvement, dimensional control, and technical analysis. Along the way, you will receive leadership development, mentoring, national benchmarking opportunities, and the chance to make a measurable impact on the parts that keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

What You'll Do Gain multi-site, hands-on experience across diverse engineering functions in the casting process Lead and manage improvement projects focused on quality, defect reduction, and process innovation Implement data-driven manufacturing enhancements using SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma principles Support cross-functional teams across Operations, Quality, and Sales Interact with customers to troubleshoot and resolve engineering and manufacturing challenges Present progress to the EDP Advisory Board and engage closely with plant and divisional leaders Participate in mentorship experiences, leadership training, and national benchmark visits Champion safety and compliance across all engineering activities What You Bring Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering by June 2026 US Person status (Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident) Manufacturing-related internship or co-op experience preferred Familiarity with GD&T and CAD software (SolidWorks experience is a plus) Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment Strong organization and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Internal Candidates: A bachelor's degree in engineering or 6 years of CPP technical/engineering experience may be considered. Physical Requirements Ability to travel, work overtime, and work off shifts as needed Ability to lift up to 40 lbs Comfortable with extended computer and standing work Strong attendance and commitment to safety Ability to collaborate effectively with production teams, supervisors, and customers What We Offer $80K annual salary 401K with company match PTO plus 9 paid holidays Paid training and educational assistance Flexible schedule options A positive, collaborative environment One-on-one mentorship with technical leaders Ongoing leadership and technical training Benchmark trips to other CPP facilities nationwide Multi-facility exposure across Southern California A meaningful opportunity to influence complex aerospace manufacturing 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 Pay Range: 80,000.