About the Role
Aerofoil Technologies Ltd operates within the engineering, technical solutions, manufacturing support, and product development sector, helping organizations improve design quality, project delivery, and operational performance. We are seeking a Head of Engineering Operations to lead engineering activities, oversee technical teams, and support continued business growth.
Why Join Us?
Senior Leadership Opportunity
Lead engineering operations and contribute to the long-term direction of a growing UK-based technology and engineering company.
Competitive Compensation
Receive a strong annual salary aligned with senior engineering leadership roles in Sheffield.
Professional Technical Environment
Work in a structured setting that values innovation, technical quality, safety, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Meaningful Business Impact
Help improve engineering delivery, strengthen technical performance, and support sustainable company growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering operations, technical workflows, and project delivery activities
- Oversee engineering teams, schedules, resources, and performance standards
- Support product development, technical planning, and process improvement initiatives
- Coordinate with clients, suppliers, contractors, internal teams, and business stakeholders
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, technical risks, quality standards, and operational reports
- Develop strategies to improve efficiency, delivery performance, and service quality
- Prepare senior-level reports, technical updates, and improvement recommendations
What We Are Looking For
Experience
- Strong experience in engineering operations, technical services, manufacturing, product development, aerospace support, or project delivery
- Previous senior management or department-level leadership experience is preferred
- Experience working in a UK-based engineering, technology, or technical operations environment is an advantage
Skills
- Engineering operations leadership
- Technical project delivery
- Team management and resource planning
- Supplier, client, and stakeholder coordination
- Budget monitoring and performance reporting
- Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related field is preferred
- Professional certifications in engineering management, project management, health and safety, Lean, Six Sigma, or leadership are an advantage
Pay: £68,000.00-£91,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
