Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power today’s most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity, creativity, and driving the future of technology. Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Strategy Analyst to support the development and execution of our global growth strategy. This role will leverage market research, competitive intelligence, financial modeling, and data analytics to identify growth opportunities, evaluate strategic investments, and provide actionable insights that inform business decisions. Working cross-functionally with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and regional business leaders, the Strategy Analyst will transform complex internal and external data into clear recommendations that strengthen competitive positioning, drive profitable growth, and support long-term strategic objectives across the automotive and mobility landscape. Responsibilities Market Intelligence & Strategic Analysis: Gather, validate, and analyze automotive market, customer, and industry data to identify trends, growth opportunities, market attractiveness, and strategic implications. Support development of "Where to Play" and "How to Win" recommendations across products, technologies, and end markets. Competitive & Industry Research: Monitor competitor activities, including product launches, technology developments, partnerships, and financial performance. Maintain competitive intelligence dashboards and provide insights on market positioning and emerging industry dynamics. Financial Modeling & Business Case Development: Build and maintain financial models to support market sizing, forecasting, profitability analysis, cost-benefit assessments, investment evaluations, and strategic business cases. Data Analytics & Insight Generation: Transform complex internal and external datasets into actionable insights through quantitative analysis, dashboard development, and performance reporting to support strategic decision-making. Executive Communications & Strategic Storytelling: Develop executive-ready presentations, reports, visualizations, and recommendations that effectively communicate findings, opportunities, risks, and strategic priorities to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Emerging Technology & Special Projects: Conduct ad hoc research on automotive and mobility trends, including electrification, autonomous driving, connected vehicles, software-defined vehicles, and other disruptive technologies. Support strategic initiatives and special projects as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field; MBA preferred. 2+ years of experience in Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Analytics, Consulting, Finance, Market Research, or a similar analytical role. Experience in performing market analysis, competitive intelligence, financial modeling, and business case development. Strong understanding of strategic planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and investment evaluation. Advanced Excel proficiency, including financial modeling, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis tools. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other analytics and visualization tools is a plus. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Automotive, mobility, manufacturing, or technology industry experience preferred. Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs. Benefits and Perks: Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life and Disability insurance, educational assistance, and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products. In addition, Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan, which includes a company contribution. Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Methode Electronics is a leading developer of custom-engineered and application-specific products and solutions utilizing the latest technologies. From magnetic signature sensing of mechanical and electrical properties to the revolutionary solid-state touch sensitive switches used in today's appliances and automobiles, Methode's extensive toolbox of technical solutions help our customers differentiate their products. Our regional design and customer support centers, coupled with manufacturing campuses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia allow Methode to bring a total business solution to customers worldwide. We leverage the talents of our over 5,000 employees to serve a diversified group of customers in four market areas: User Interfaces, Sensor and Switches, Power and Data. Methode helps customers win in their end markets by providing an unmatched combination of customer focus, differentiated technology, problem solving and world-class manufacturing.

Strategy Analyst.

more at Methode.

Assembler

Electronics Design Engineer

Operator 1 - 2nd Shift

similar roles.

Senior ERP Engineer - Odoo (d/f/m)

Internship

Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Consultant (m/w/d)

Manager, Maintenance - Lakeland

Werkstudent:in (d/w/m) Research and Development | Simulation