Aerospace Manufacturing - Leadership Development Program (LDP) (Albany, OR)

Aerospace Manufacturing - Leadership Development Program (LDP)

Position Overview

CPP's Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a two-year rotational program designed to develop the next generation of manufacturing leaders.

We are seeking two high-potential recent college graduates or early-career professionals to join our January cohort and begin an accelerated path into manufacturing leadership.

Through three rotational assignments across manufacturing and operations, participants will gain hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced leaders, and exposure to the business functions that drive manufacturing success.

Throughout the program, participants will take on increasing leadership responsibility by leading teams, driving projects, and solving operational challenges while developing the technical, business, and leadership skills needed to succeed in a manufacturing environment.

Location: Albany, Oregon

Program Highlights

Designed for Early-Career Talent
Whether you're a recent graduate or have a few years of professional experience, the Leadership Development Program is designed to accelerate your growth beyond a traditional entry-level role.

You'll gain cross-functional experience, leadership development, and hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations while building the skills needed for future leadership opportunities.

Three Rotations.

One Leadership Path.
Participants will complete three rotational assignments across manufacturing and operations.

Rotations are selected based on business needs and individual development goals and may include:


* Production Supervision


* Manufacturing Engineering


* Production & Development Engineering


* Process Control Engineering


* Production Planning & Operations Control

Leadership Development
Participants receive:


* Dedicated mentorship and leadership coaching


* Structured development and performance feedback


* Opportunities to lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives


* Exposure to operational and strategic business decision-making


* Opportunities to present recommendations and results to division leadership

Cross-Division Exposure
Collaborate with leaders and fellow LDP participants across CPP divisions to benchmark best practices, share improvement ideas, and gain insight into how high-performing manufacturing operations drive results across the organization.

What We're Looking For


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, or a related field


* Recent graduates and early-career professionals encouraged to apply


* Internship, co-op, military, leadership, or manufacturing experience preferred


* Strong interest in manufacturing operations and leadership


* Demonstrated leadership potential and problem-solving ability


* Strong communication and analytical skills


* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment...