Associate Engineer; Cudahy, CA

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 accelerated learning and growth toward technical leadership or technical expert positions within CPP.

The program exposes participants to different disciplines of engineering within casting over two years by working in at least two manufacturing sites/facilities. Participants will spend one year at two different CPP facilities in Southern California.

• 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.

• $80,000 base salary.
• Opportunity to impact current and future manufacturing processes.
• Ongoing technical and leadership training.
• One‑on‑one mentorship with a CPP technical leader.
• Exposure and networking opportunities; participants present to the EDP Advisory Board quarterly and meet regularly with Plant and Divisional leadership.
• Experience at multiple CPP facilities; the rotation program includes placement in at least two different facilities.
• Benchmark trips to other CPP facilities nationwide.

Rotation will be in either Cudahy or Rancho.

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 subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

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.