Defense Production Engineer - Vehicle Programs Hybrid

Quast Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Quast Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production/Engineering liaison for the AJAX programme. The role supports the Project Manager across gate reviews 1–3, manages EIDP and I&T liaison, and acts as point of contact for engineering issues.

You will coordinate with production teams, attend on-site and hybrid work at General Dynamics Merthyr Tydfil and MOD Abbey Wood, with one day per week WFH, ensuring delivery readiness and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing and production environment.
• Familiarity with Army equipment management systems (JAMES).
• Suitable Engineering qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Act as POC for engineering issues.
• Timely identification and resolution of all engineering issues during the JAG process.
• Manage End Item Data Pack (EIDP).
• Complete, update, and securely store the EIDP to ensure readiness for future audits.
• Stakeholder management.
• Effective communication and coordination with all JAG process stakeholders to facilitate smooth acceptance and issue mitigation.
• Liaison with production departments.
• Provide accurate updates and necessary information to production teams (e.g., concessions, ATT) for EIDP and gate reviews.
• Attend gate 1-3 reviews.
• Deliver engineering assurance and support to the PM throughout all gate 1-3 reviews.
• Sign gate review forms when required.
• Authorise gate review forms promptly in the PM's absence to expedite processing.
• Review JAG inspection scripts.
• Ensure all JAG inspection scripts and amendments are reviewed and approved for accuracy.
• Liaise with ATT.
• Address and resolve any issues identified during Inspection and Test (I&T) with ATT.
• Engage with AJAX In-Service team.
• Coordinate with the AJAX In-Service team to guarantee vehicle delivery readiness for service.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Army equipment management (JAMES)

Engineering qualifications

Education

Engineering qualifications and training

Tools

JAMES

Job description

Quast Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production/Engineering liaison for the AJAX programme. The role supports the Project Manager across gate reviews 1–3, manages EIDP and I&T liaison, and acts as point of contact for engineering issues.

You will coordinate with production teams, attend on-site and hybrid work at General Dynamics Merthyr Tydfil and MOD Abbey Wood, with one day per week WFH, ensuring delivery readiness and timely documentation.