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Requisition Number: 78840 The company built on breakthroughs.   Join us.  Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.    How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.   At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.   Come break through with us.  Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions Role Purpose Corning Advanced Optics is seeking an Assistant Product Line Manager to support the growth, profitability, and execution of our Microwave RF Interconnect business. Reporting to the Product Line Manager, you will independently manage assigned product line workstreams — spanning commercial operations, pricing analysis, customer program management, and cross-functional project leadership — and translate business priorities into completed actions across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and Finance. This role requires approximately 30% annual travel to customers and Corning's headquarters in Corning, NY. Key Responsibilities • Manage assigned customer and program workstreams from opportunity identification through quoting, development, qualification, and production readiness; maintain milestones, owners, and next steps in Salesforce or designated business systems • Prepare pricing and margin analysis including product cost, historical pricing, volume assumptions, and competitive positioning; support annual product line planning and long-range financial planning cycles • Partner with Customer Care, Sales, and manufacturing teams to resolve escalations involving delivery, quality, lead time, and product availability; develop options, confirm commitments, and drive closure • Lead cross-functional projects supporting delivery recovery, lead-time reduction, capacity readiness, and product line simplification; coordinate commercial priorities for Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) discussions • Research aerospace and defense programs, customer architectures, competitive products, and market trends; support opportunity sizing, program capture plans, and customer roadmaps for RF interconnect applications including radar, electronic warfare, and communications Required Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience • 5+ years of experience in product management, commercial operations, program management, finance, engineering, or manufacturing in a technology-driven business • Demonstrated success independently managing projects, analyzing business performance, and coordinating work across multiple functions • Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills • Ability to learn technical product attributes and connect them to customer requirements and commercial value Desired Education & Experience • Experience with aerospace and defense customers, RF/microwave products, electronic components, or a comparable engineered-product business • Experience with forecasting, pricing analysis, margin improvement, and manufacturing or supply chain coordination • Familiarity with Salesforce, SAP, and business intelligence tools • Experience with standards or related RF interconnect portfolio solutions • MBA or relevant advanced degree 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@corning.com .

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Requisition Number: 78840
The company built on breakthroughs. 
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. 
Come break through with us.
Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions
Role Purpose
Prepare pricing and margin analysis including product cost, historical pricing, volume assumptions, and competitive positioning; support annual product line planning and long-range financial planning cycles
Partner with Customer Care, Sales, and manufacturing teams to resolve escalations involving delivery, quality, lead time, and product availability; develop options, confirm commitments, and drive closure
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
5+ years of experience in product management, commercial operations, program management, finance, engineering, or manufacturing in a technology-driven business
Demonstrated success independently managing projects, analyzing business performance, and coordinating work across multiple functions
Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills
Ability to learn technical product attributes and connect them to customer requirements and commercial value
Desired Education & Experience
Experience with aerospace and defense customers, RF/microwave products, electronic components, or a comparable engineered-product business
Experience with forecasting, pricing analysis, margin improvement, and manufacturing or supply chain coordination
Familiarity with Salesforce, SAP, and business intelligence tools

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