Test and Operations Team Lead (Mechanical) - Aerospace and DefencePermanent Long Term - Milton Keynes Area AttractiveAn opportunity has arisen for Test and Operations Team Lead to join an Aerospace and Defence Organisation within the Milton Keynes area. The successful Test and Operations Team Lead will lead and manage a team of mechanical technicians, research engineers, and operators within an Aerodynamics and Test Department. The Test and Operations Team Lead is crucial to the successful delivery of aerodynamic test programmes across the company facilities. The Test and Operations Team Lead will be responsible for the mechanical assembly, preparation, and maintenance of models, rigs, and test equipment, as well as the coordination and development of a skilled and effective team. The Test and Operations Team Lead will work closely with key stakeholders across the business ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency are met, whilst also fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This Test and Operations Team Lead role is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to take the next step into a technical leadership position or further develop their management career in a unique, hands-on engineering environment. If you are passionate about precision engineering, developing people, and delivering high-quality testing then this is a great option for you.Responsibilities of the Test and Operations Team Lead (Mechanical) Leading a small team including line manage