Product Line Specialist, Closures

Corning • Charlotte, NC

5d • $100,646 - $138,388 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning’s Optical Communications segment is a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the global communications infrastructure — and our Closures-Americas business is a key driver of that growth. We’re seeking a Product Line Specialist to own the strategy, performance, and evolution of a critical product portfolio, at the intersection of product management, commercial strategy, and customer engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business
• 3+ years of directly relevant experience in product management, commercial strategy, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading a product through the full development and commercialization cycle
• Experience developing and executing pricing strategy, including base, contract, and project-level pricing
• Experience in customer-facing or VOC (Voice of Customer) engagements, with the ability to translate market insights into product strategy
• Proficiency in complex data analysis and financial modeling using Excel or equivalent tools

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, or high-volume manufacturing
• Experience coordinating across regional product teams and geographies
• Familiarity with external manufacturing management
• Commercial experience mapping product value propositions to customer requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead product line strategy execution, integrating market insights, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth and competitive advantage
• Own the full product lifecycle — from new product development and launch through pricing strategy, supply-demand alignment, and commercialization
• Serve as the primary Voice of Customer (VOC) expert in customer-facing engagements; translate customer needs into product positioning and development priorities
• Identify opportunities for new applications and product enhancements through competitive assessment and market analysis, partnering with Market Development and Technology teams
• Lead resolution of product, quality, and service issues — balancing customer needs with internal priorities to drive timely, effective outcomes
• Drive complexity and cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing and customer sites; quantify value propositions and assess risk to strengthen business case rigor

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness programs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level