Mr Johnson has held senior positions with several high-profile aerospace companies including Hawker de Havilland for The Boeing Company, and ASTA Components for Aerospace Technologies of Australia Ltd.
He assisted as Manager for the Defence Integrated Distribution System Project Team for BAE Systems.
He has also recently held the positions of Executive General Manager Finance & Legal and Executive General Manager Corporate Service for the Port of Melbourne Corporation.
"I am delighted to accept this role with Quickstep, which I believe presents an excellent opportunity to work with a company on a path of rapid expansion in the aerospace and defence sectors," Mr Johnson said.
Quickstep has recently signed two major Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in relation to manufacturing contracts for the international Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.
The first was signed with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman and is intended to secure around $700 million in potential contracts.
The second MoU was signed with Melbourne-based Marand Precision Engineering and could lead to a contract worth up to $50 million to supply composite Vertical Tail skins for the JSF.
The negotiation of the Long Term Agreements needed to commence the manufacturing programs is due to commence this quarter.
Quickstep Chief Executive Philippe Odouard said Mr Johnson was a highly experienced finance executive who would bring significant aerospace expertise to Quickstep at a pivotal stage in the company's development.
"John Johnson has substantial experience within the Australian aerospace sector, which will be of great value to Quickstep as we move forward from our traditional R&D focus to become a full-scale aerospace manufacturer," Mr Odouard said.