Assistant Product Line Manager, Microwave Global

Date: Oct 20, 2026 Location: Glendale, AZ, US, 85301 Company: Corning 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 att…

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