Product Line Specialist, Closures

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications.

The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

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.

• 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

• 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
• 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
• Presents complex technical and commercial findings clearly to…