Customer Complaint Coordinator
Are you ready to turn customer complaints into sustainable quality improvements? Join a customer-facing quality role where you'll lead 8D investigations and coordinate corrective actions!
YOUR MISSION
Manage customer complaints from initial issue notification through successful closure using the 8D methodology
Perform root cause investigations, including the analysis of returned products and verification of reported defects against customer specifications
Coordinate immediate containment actions and ensure potentially affected products are identified and controlled
Work closely with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Production teams to define and implement corrective and preventive actions
Monitor action plans, track deadlines, verify effectiveness, and escalate critical quality issues when required
Act as the primary quality contact for customers, ensuring transparent communication throughout the complaint resolution process
Prepare and submit 8D reports, maintain accurate quality documentation, and update relevant records within the CAQ system
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and driving preventive measures
Coordinate customer audits, track resulting action plans, and ensure timely follow-up on agreed actions
Support first sample inspections, product changes, and customer approval processes, including the preparation of required quality documentation
YOUR EXPERIENCE & TALENTS
MUST HAVE
Experience managing customer complaints within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Solid knowledge of 8D problem-solving methodology, root cause analysis, and corrective action management
Ability to investigate technical non-conformities and coordinate cross-functional quality activities
Experience working with quality documentation, customer quality processes, and Quality Management Systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to act as an interface between customers and internal departments
Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
NICE TO HAVE
Background in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, Metrology, or Technical Inspection
Experience with CAQ systems, SAP, or quality-related reporting tools
Familiarity with Control Plans, First Article Inspection, PPAP, or Sampling Processes
Experience organizing and supporting customer audits
Knowledge of KPI tracking and continuous improvement methodologies (KVP)
BENEFITS OFFERED BY OUR CLIENT
Visible role with direct impact on customer satisfaction and product quality
Ownership of end-to-end complaint management and quality improvement initiatives
Close collaboration with Quality Management, Operations, Engineering, Sales, and customers
Opportunity to contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement programs
Diverse responsibilities covering complaint handling, audits, customer communication, and quality documentation
PERFECT MATCH? We look forward to receiving your application!
QUESTIONS? Please contact us at: +49 30 233 291 740
RECOMMENDATIONS? We’ll reward the successful placement of your recommendation with EUR 1000

- Department
- Production & Manufacturing
- Location
- Germany
- Employment type
- Permanent Full-time, Interim / Freelance
- Employment level
- Experienced
- Position at
- Client