Product Line Specialist

Product Line Specialist

Role Purpose Corning is a global leader in materials science, specialty glass, and optical communications — enabling the infrastructure that connects people, data, and industries worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Product Line Specialist to lead the strategic management of our Single-Mode Fiber Ultra (SMF-Ultra) and Preform optical fiber product lines. This role drives profitable growth through product strategy, lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership — spanning commercial, manufacturing, technology, supply chain, and finance teams from preform manufacturing through finished optical fiber products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line strategies and lifecycle management plans, including new product requirements, extensions, and enhancements aligned with business and profitability goals

• Monitor and manage financial performance — including revenue, pricing, margins, inventory health, and forecasting accuracy — and build business cases to secure leadership alignment on new initiatives

• Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, technology, and commercial teams to balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory levels while minimizing business risk and product obsolescence

• Collaborate with customers and commercial teams to identify emerging market needs, evaluate growth opportunities, and create value propositions that support effective customer engagement, including direct customer interaction when required

• Lead new product launches and enhancements as project or commercial lead; monitor competitive market dynamics and develop strategies to strengthen Corning's market position

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

• 5+ years of experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving business results.

• Strong analytical skills including financial analysis and a detail-oriented approach to process rigor.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to present and sell ideas effectively.

• Desired Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Experience in project management, supply chain, or profitability analysis

• Technical understanding of optical fiber, cable, or related photonics technology

• Knowledge of fiber and cable market dynamics

• Operational experience in manufacturing or supply/demand planning

• Experience presenting business cases to senior or executive leadership

• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

• The range for this position is $100,646.00 - $138,388.00 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.

• 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 accommodations.

• Nearest Major Market: Charlotte