Lead Injection Molding Process Engineer

Corning; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) with company matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Corning is seeking a senior Injection Molding Process Engineer to lead development, optimization, and validation of molding processes for new product launches and sustained production. You will work with tooling, maintenance, automation, quality, and production teams to deliver high-performance manufacturing outcomes.

The role requires guiding complex troubleshooting, ensuring robust process parameters, and mentoring junior staff in scientific molding principles to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 ability 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 and translate technical requirements into stable manufacturing processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with tooling, maintenance, quality, automation, and production teams.

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 and drive corrective actions.
• Own process qualifications, mold trials, first article runs, and production transfer support for launch readiness.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with tooling, maintenance, automation, quality, and production teams on technical priorities.
• Mentor operators, technicians, and junior engineers in process discipline and continuous improvement.

Skills

Injection molding

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Scientific molding

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or related field

5+ years hands-on experience in injection molding

Job description

Requisition Number: 77945

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations — not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets.

We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

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.

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

Immigration Sponsorship

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.

Core Values / Culture

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package. Our well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].