Product Line Manager - DUV & Optical Materials

Requisition Number: 78838

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The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

SCOPE/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Product Line Manager, DUV, owns the strategy, lifecycle, and business performance of DUV glass products within Semiconductor Materials, Advanced Optics. In addition to DUV product line ownership, this position serves as a key contributor to the broader Semiconductor Materials portfolio by collaborating on strategy development, product roadmap execution, commercialization activities, and lifecycle management of adjacent material products to support overall business objectives.

The role translates market and customer needs into differentiated offerings, profitable growth, and executable cross-functional plans.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead product-line strategy and annual planning, including the Green Book, Black Book, critical projects, and investment priorities.
• Define and execute the 4Ps—product, price, placement, and promotion—to strengthen growth, profitability, and portfolio position.
• Assess market trends, customer roadmaps, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to guide product and business decisions.
• Develop value propositions, product positioning, specifications, and roadmaps for DUV products and applications.
• Partner with Sales on pricing, forecasting, customer opportunities, quotations, and commercialization decisions.
• Prioritize portfolio actions, including new-product requests, product evolution, rationalization, and obsolescence.
• Develop and maintain product-line IP and standards strategies with the Corning IP Legal team.
• Identify cost, complexity, and performance improvements with Manufacturing, Development, Engineering, and Sales.

• Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Development, and other functions to execute product-line plans:
• Own lifecycle management for assigned DUV products, from concept and commercialization through product evolution and phase-out.
• Serve as a key customer and project contact; lead technical engagements, manage action plans, and resolve escalations.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and process conditions; coordinate sample plans and supporting data.
• Maintain accurate product and process attribute data and customer-facing commercial tools, including sell sheets, pitch decks, roadmaps, and pricing materials.
• Lead technical roadmapping and product-development priorities aligned with customer needs and market opportunity.
• Lead resolution of selected quality issues and communicate internal or supplier-driven process changes to customers.
• Prepare statements of work and support complex quotes in partnership with Account Managers, PLM, Legal, and Program Management.
• Monitor product performance and drive actions to improve quality, cost, lead time, supply continuity, and customer value.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field required.
• Advanced degrees in engineering, physics, materials science, or business administration preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in product-line management, program/project management, or a related commercial or technical role.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering strategic business or product plans.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and without direct authority.
• Clear communication and presentation skills for technical and commercial audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead employees while fostering a high-performing work environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Semiconductor industry knowledge.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Development, Strategy, or financial analysis.
• Experience leading multicultural or multi-geographic projects and/or people.

TRAVEL:

• Approximately 10–20% annual travel to the Canton Plant and customer meetings.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $148,181.00 - $203,749.00 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. 

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