Product Line Specialist
Apply now »Date: Sep 18, 2025
Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 71002
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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.
Role Purpose
The Product Line Specialist (PLS) executes a strategy that supports the achievement of global sales growth and profitability. Successful candidates are responsible for product definition, product positioning, as well as optimizing long-term profitability by balancing value pricing & customer demand position. The PLS also acts as the key interface between the Commercial, Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production Planning organizations.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with the Product Line Manager (PLM) and Product Team members to execute product life-cycle management strategy
• Work with the PLM to contribute to the development of both long and short term business strategies to maximize profitability and achieve growth
• Champion new product development and timely release through collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Market Development, Technology and Manufacturing Operations
• Collaborate with global counterparts to drive product strategies
• Understand the competitive environment and devise plans to differentiate and counteract
• Interpret market demand and provide forecast input for capacity planning
• Provide technical support to develop product literature and promotional brochures
• Support key day-to-day activities for various markets
• Formulate value propositions with commercial team to position against the competition
• Influence supply-chain and procurement to deliver best cost and service
• Provide product training and support to the Customer Representative (CSR) organization
• Assist in resolving product, quality, and service issues while balancing customer needs
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and costs
• Collect and distribute specialized reports and key product line metrics for analysis
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (required) – Engineering or Business (preferred)
- MBA (preferred)
- 2 to 5+ years of business experience - product line management, engineering, manufacturing or commercial/marketing are desired
- Ability to interface with both Design (Technology) and Manufacturing Engineering teams, in order to lead and influence product technical characteristics.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurship with ability to formulate visions/strategies and predict trends
- Ability to plan, manage, execute multiple priorities and perform under pressure
Travel Requirements
- Up to 25%, some international
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $99,433.00 - $136,721.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
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Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- 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.
- 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte