Requisition Number: 77945
Role PurposeLead 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
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. Your 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.
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Your 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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
