Product Line Manager, Near Package Optics

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking an experienced professional to develop and execute product line strategies supporting new products in Near Packaged Optics. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, optimizing inventory, and ensuring profitability.

The ideal candidate will have an MBA, a minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing or engineering role, and a proven record of launching new products. Responsibilities also include managing customer product expectations and guiding financial forecasting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product line management.
• Proven track record of launching new products.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a cross-functional business team for new product development.
• Manage introduction of new products and address demand-supply issues.
• Support building profitable business cases and manage customer expectations.

Skills

Product line strategy development

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Customer relationship management

Education

MBA

BS Degree in Engineering or Technical field

Job description

Develops and executes a product line strategy that supports the achievement of desired new products for a client including sales, growth and profitability for new products and materials related to Near Packaged Optics and adjacencies

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, a cross-functional business team consisting of functional leads from the PCS business unit not limited to Development, Division Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance
• Works to develop value propositions that enable design and subsequent supply of NPO
• Improve margins for Corning’s and enable new/enhanced selling opportunities with customers including a product mix from the Optical Communications business
• Manage the introduction of new products and any other ancillary semiconductor product applications and complimentary products within the value chain
• Manage day to day demand and supply issues, working towards optimal profitability and customer satisfaction
• Support building a profitable business case
• Direct interaction and management of customer product expectations and introduction sampling and prototype needs
• Manage and provide guidance on finding the optimal solution (balancing the needs of Corning and the customer) to develop the business case for new products related to performance (i.e., specs, attributes, services), quality, share growth, customer needs (contract management)
• Work with cross-functional leads resolving any and all product needs and issues including ramp/volume requirements, pricing, performance, overall quality and delivery performance
• Determine the appropriate value proposition and value monetization and capture of prototype or NRE projects including heavy involvement in pricing and profitability decisions
• Provide guidance on monthly forecasting and monitor performance to revenue & profitability plan
• Optimizes inventory management in conjunction with commercial operations, Supply Chain and finance related to the product line by coordinating information flow, as needed, between Forecasting, Sales, Manufacturing, and other parties as required
• Contributes and participates in product line and local manufacturing S&OP discussions
• May get involved in supply chain disruption issues as well as any project delays to influence decisions on Development/Manufacturing prioritization

Required Education

• MBA Required and BS Degree, preferably in an Engineering or Technical field
• 10+ years of experience in combination of manufacturing, engineering AND business management or product line management
• Track record of launching new products
• Experience of leading multi-functional teams
• Work experience in a commercial function

Desired Experiences

• Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Optical Communications and/or Near Packaged Optics or Co-Packaged Optics
• Experience leading projects or multidisciplinary programs and teams
• Manufacturing and/or Development
• Financial analysis and accounting experience

Location

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831 Charlotte, NC, US, 28216