Engineering Manager

Location Oak Ridge
Discipline: Fusion
Contact name: Charlie Bastable

Contact email: charlie.bastable@zero-global.com
Job ref: 1441
Published: 23 days ago

Job Title – Engineering Manager

Their Purpose – A cutting-edge engineering organisation delivering advanced, first-of-a-kind technology programmes within highly regulated, safety-critical environments.

Location & flexibility – Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Hybrid working model.

Salary & Benefits – Competitive salary (not disclosed) plus a strong benefits package including medical, dental and vision cover, up to 26 days PTO, 12 company holidays, 401k with 4% matching, potential stock options, and additional paid leave provisions.

About the Job –
• Lead the design, delivery and commissioning of complex, large-scale engineering programmes.
• Own design coordination, engineering governance, and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Maintain oversight of project schedules, cost tracking, and resource planning, driving corrective actions where needed.
• Ensure quality assurance across all engineering deliverables and adherence to safety standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and external partners while acting as a key interface with senior stakeholders.

About you –
• Degree-qualified engineer with 10+ years’ experience in complex, safety-critical or highly regulated industries.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing external partners.
• Strong expertise across design, fabrication, testing, validation, and commissioning processes.
• Experience with engineering governance, change control, and configuration management frameworks.