Design Change Analyst

Recaro; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO invites you to join Fort Worth as a Design Change Analyst, where you will oversee Purchasing‑related DC activities and coordinate with Engineering and Configuration Management.

You will evaluate DCs for quality, scope, costs and timelines, present findings in CRB meetings, and monitor KPIs to improve change processes. The role demands strong analysis, independence, and teamwork in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Information Systems or a related field.
• Experience with change management, design analysis or project based roles.
• Experience in a relevant industry (manufacturing, technology or engineering).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in tracking change processes.

Responsibilities

• Pre-check of all Purchasing DCs for quality, content and clarity with Engineering.
• Represent Purchasing within CRB meetings and present DC issues.
• Monitor KPIs and report Purchasing DC KPI within SFM and CRB meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Information Systems or a related field

Job description

Design Change Analyst

As an international brand company with German roots, we at RECARO pursue the vision of improving the performance of people in motion like no other. In keeping with our tradition, Safety, Quality, and Ingenious Design are at the core of all that we do. This allows us to exceed the expectations of our customers every day and make performance something you can feel: Feel Performance.

In addition to RECARO Holding and RECARO Child Safety, our corporate group also includes RECARO Aircraft Seating headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall. We develop, produce, and market innovative seats for economy and business class, which meet the highest standards when it comes to comfort, lightweight construction, and design. As an internationally renowned brand, we are one of the world’s three largest suppliers of aircraft seats with our premium products. To enhance our team, we are looking to fill the following position at our site in Fort Worth at the earliest possible date.

Overview

The role supports as primary Purchasing focal point for all Design Change (DC) activities, coordinating Purchasing‑related actions and ensuring changes are evaluated and completed within established timelines. Responsibilities include representing Purchasing in CRB meetings, preparing and presenting DC‑related topics, identifying and implementing cost‑saving opportunities, and coordinating with Configuration Management to resolve DC‑related issues. The position also partners closely with Engineering during the preliminary phase prior to DC creation and is responsible for monitoring, managing, and reporting KPIs associated with Purchasing‑managed changes.

Responsibilities

Design Change evaluation

• Pre-check of all Purchasing relevant DC´s in terms of
• Quality of DC´s – if any information is missing or any content is unclear, conduct clarification with Engineering
• Content
• Scope
• Affected Buyer
• Independent evaluation of DC´s with less complicated impact, including clarification with suppliers
• Feasibility
• Costs
• Timeline
• If independent evaluation not possible, distribute DC´s to Buyers for evaluation
• Prioritize DC´s and inform affected Buyers
• Gather all input from Buyers and approve or decline DC´s
• Create open points in DC´s
• Represent Purchasing within CRB meeting and present DC issues

Reporting and Shopfloor Management

• Create and maintain Purchasing DC KPI
• Report Purchasing DC KPI within SFM
• Gather all critical Purchasing topics and report within CRB meeting
• Attend DC prioritization meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Information Systems or a related field.
• Experience with change management, design analysis or project based roles.
• Experience in a relevant industry (manufacturing, technology or engineering).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in tracking change processes.

You will be a perfect fit for our team if you are enthusiastic about innovative products, enjoy setting ambitious goals, love taking on responsibility, are motivated by an environment of appreciative, trusting collaboration, and have a strong creative drive. In return, we promise to give you the freedom to develop your potential with individual development opportunities and will provide you with the necessary competencies to increase your personal responsibility so that you can face the future together with RECARO.

Your personal information will be kept confidential.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.