Strategy Specialist / Engineer

Overview Under the direction of the Lead Strategist, this position contributes to Customer Intelligence and Product & Business planning activities within the Electronics Management Department of the Software‑Defined Vehicle Solution Business Unit (SDVBU) in the Americas region. Responsibilities Customer Intelligence (35%) – Collect, analyze, and consolidate information about customers and competitors. Draw assumed roadmap and directions for main customers. Strategy (15%) – Based on intelligence and internal communication, formulate proposals for (a) comparison with the Business Unit roadmap, (b) recommendations for key technologies, (c) product roadmap amendments, (d) advanced engineering and promotion activities. Contribute to strategy description documents. Strategy Execution (35%) – When receiving RFIs/RFQs, gather information quickly, hold meetings with peers and management in Americas and Japan, update strategic databases, propose process improvements. General (15%) – Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, represent the company with major customers, support promotion and sourcing activities, travel to customer locations and manufacturing facilities, maintain workplace safety, comply with quality policy and legal requirements. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related area; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 6 years of development, industry experience or strategy. Knowledge of automotive engineering with background in embedded electronics, software, systems, AD/ADAS, or services. Strategic and customer‑oriented thinking, ability to work in a multicultural and team environment. Excellent writing and communication skills; ability to present outcomes to sponsors and customers. Experience with PCs and MS Office tools. Exposure to automotive components, embedded systems, ADAS, autonomous driving, software/cloud/AI/data, chassis, vehicle dynamics, and powertrain systems for ICE and EV. Working Conditions Minimum 3 days/week in office; may change based on business needs. Physical demands: sit or stand for long periods; occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds. 40‑60 hour work week may be required. Domestic and international travel may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or national origin. We celebrate diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr