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Lead Injection Molding Process Engineer

Corning · Corning, NY

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Level
Manager
Team
Process
Base pay
$102k–$140k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management process role at Corning (industrial) in Corning, NY. You will drive resolution of complex process challenges, establish robust process standards, and partner cross-functionally with tooling, maintenance, quality, and automation teams to deliver consistent, high-performance manufacturing outcomes.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, SPC, DOE, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
Base pay
$102k–$140k

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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 $102k–$140k.

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 15% above similar roles

Typical $85k–$125k, from 32 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ 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 Automation, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Lead development, setup, optimization, and validation of injection molding process parameters to ensure consistent part quality, machine reliability, and long-term process robustness
  • ◆Troubleshoot complex and chronic molding defects; identify root causes, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and drive sustainable corrective actions
  • ◆Own process qualifications, mold trials, first article runs, and production transfer support to ensure launch readiness and stable execution
  • ◆Drive cross-functional collaboration with tooling, maintenance, automation, quality, and production teams on technical priorities and improvement opportunities
  • ◆Mentor operators, technicians, and junior engineers in process discipline, scientific molding principles, and continuous improvement practices

Experiences/Education - Required

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • ✓5+ years of hands-on injection molding process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • ✓Hands-on experience leading development, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting of injection molding processes in a production environment.
  • ✓Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, hot runner systems, auxiliary equipment, and resin processing

requirements

  • ✓Demonstrated experience establishing and sustaining robust, repeatable process parameters using scientific molding principles
  • ✓Experience leading process qualifications, mold trials, first article runs, and production transfer activities
  • ✓Ability to read engineering drawings, interpret part specifications and tolerances, and translate technical

requirements

into stable manufacturing processes

  • ✓Experience working cross-functionally with tooling, maintenance, quality, automation, and production teams to drive technical solutions

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • ✓Experience with decoupled molding methodologies, design of experiments (DOE), statistical process control (SPC), and validation documentation
  • ✓Familiarity with engineering-grade resins, multi-cavity molds, lean manufacturing, or regulated industries such as automotive, medical device, or consumer products
  • ✓Experience developing process standards, documentation practices, or training materials that improve operational consistency

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $101,586.00 - $139,681.00 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 w
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Requisition Number: 77945

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Role Purpose

Lead process development, optimization, and validation for injection molding programs spanning new product launches, tool transfers, and sustaining production. As a senior technical resource, you will drive resolution of complex process challenges, establish robust process standards, and partner cross-functionally with tooling, maintenance, quality, and automation teams to deliver consistent, high-performance manufacturing outcomes.

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