Quality Engineering Placement - Melksham, Wiltshire

Quality Engineering Placement - Melksham, Wiltshire

In the early 1800s, British engineer Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) constructed the first railway steam locomotive that travelled at 8 kilometres per hour. Today in Asia trains travel at maximum speeds of up to 260 kilometers per hour. By 1850 Britain had more than 6,000 miles of railroad track, today in the UK there are 20,277 miles (32,186 kilometres) of track.

Rail is growing….grow with it!

Do you want to be a part of the next revolution?

More than a billion people worldwide rely daily on Knorr-Bremse systems. Knorr-Bremse is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As a technology pioneer, for over 100 years Knorr-Bremse has been a driving force in the development, production and sale of modern braking systems for a variety of applications in the area of rail and commercial vehicles.

Knorr-Bremse is growing….grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure critical product and process characteristics are monitored & controlled.
• Provide framework for proactive problem detection and mitigation.
• Root cause of analysis using proven problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, FTA etc.)
• Collaborate with internal and external supply chain to ensure flow of information is synchronized to KB requirements.
• Use of statistical process control & enhancing rules for escalation.
• Defining & creating Processes & Procedures to ensure quality to our customer.

Competencies

• Highly organized and with the ability to focus on the tasks at hand.
• Logical & problem-solving mind-set
• Basic understanding of Statistics
• Working Knowledge of Ms-Excel
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working
• Fantastic site facilities
• Subsidised Canteen
• Great employee Benefits package

How to apply

If you are looking for a 12-month placement from July 2026 to July 2027 and wish to apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to placements@knorr-bremse.com Please ensure the department you are applying for is included in the subject of the email.