Production Engineer - Ajax Jag Production

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

Location: Hybrid (see notes below)

Rate: Up to £550/day (Inside IR35)

Duration: ASAP to 31/03/2027 (extension possible)

Deadline for Applications: 03/11/2026 at 14:00 GMT

Clearance: Current SC clearance required for the duration of the requirement

Overview

The AJAX Programme sits within the National Armaments Director Group (NAD). It is delivered on behalf of DG Material (3*), under the purview of Director Land Environment (2*), and delivered as part of the Land Combat Vehicles Portfolio (1*).

The AJAX team comprises of several pillars, each one representing a stage in the project lifecycle. One of which is the Manufacture/Production stage. This Production Pillar is responsible for assurance and acceptance activities of all vehicles manufactured by our prime contractor.

This team is prominently based at the prime contractor's site and is comprised of civilians and Army personnel. The team is led by a Lt Col. Within this team is a Project Manager responsible for the assurance of vehicle delivery. This role reports directly to this project manager and supports in delivery of his programme of activity.

Key Tasks and Deliverables

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.

Essential Experience / Skills

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

Desirable Experience / Skills

• Previous Experience as an Army Vehicle Mechanic or Vehicle Engineer
• Knowledge of MOD and DE&S organisations and operating procedures
• Knowledge of Equipment Support Management and Quality Management

Other Information

Weekly working pattern:

• 3 days a week on site at General Dynamics in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
• 1 day a week on site at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol.
• 1 day a week WFH