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Senior Injection Molding Process Engineer

Corning · Corning, NY

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Level
Senior
Team
Process
Base pay
$85k–$117k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior process role at Corning (industrial) in Corning, NY.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, SPC, DOE, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics
Base pay
$85k–$117k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $85k–$125k. This one lists $85k–$117k.

Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 45 process engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 44 other live process postings in New York.

Base pay
About 11% below similar roles

Typical $92k–$134k, from 32 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 56%
  • ✓ DOE 49%
  • ✓ Lean 38%
  • ✓ SPC 36%
  • Six Sigma 24%
  • ✓ New product launch 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, Automation, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Set up, develop, monitor, and optimize injection molding process parameters to achieve consistent part quality and efficient machine performance.
  • ◆Troubleshoot molding defects and process issues; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • ◆Support mold trials, process qualifications, first article runs, process documentation, and operator/technician training while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • ✓Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field AND Minimum 3 yrs. hands-on injection molding process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes in a production environment.
  • ✓Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, hot runner systems, auxiliary equipment, and resin processing requirements.
  • ✓Experience with scientific molding principles and the ability to establish and document robust, repeatable process parameters.
  • ✓Experience working with automation and robotics in an injection molding manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Ability to read engineering drawings, understand part specifications/tolerances, and use root cause analysis/continuous improvement methods to resolve technical issues and improve process performance.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • ✓Experience with decoupled molding methodologies, DOE, SPC, and validation documentation.
  • ✓Familiarity with engineering-grade resins, multi-cavity molds, lean manufacturing, and regulated industries such as automotive, medical device, or consumer products manufacturing

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $85,138.00 - $117,066.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

  • ✓Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • ✓As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • ✓Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
  • ✓Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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Requisition Number: 77193

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Role Purpose

  • •Lead development, optimization, and validation of injection molding processes for new product launches, tool transfers, and existing production programs.
  • •Serve as the technical process expert within the manufacturing/engineering group, driving improvements in part quality, cycle time, scrap reduction, and overall process stability.
  • •Partner with tooling, maintenance, quality, automation, and production teams to troubleshoot molding issues, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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