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Project Engineer

Location:

Nairobi, KE, 100

Work Site: Onsite

Duration: Permanent / Unlimited

Date: Feb 26, 2026

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines. Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Summary

Buhler Group in Nairobi, Kenya is looking for a skilled professional to join our Customer Service Team as Project Engineer. This position will be responsible to coordinate the customer service projects (diversified business unit’s machine installation & commissioning projects including single machine business) and fulfil the project deliverables with high level focus on cost, quality and delivery while ensuring compliance with
company directives and Environment Health & Safety standards.

Bühler is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.

Job Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Act as a strong interface between customer and internal functions to seamlessly maintain clear and consistent communication with team members, stakeholders, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Assist in developing project plans, defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Create and manage project schedules, timelines, and milestones.
Coordinate resources, assign tasks, and ensure team members have the necessary tools and information.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and project summaries.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
Monitor project expenses and track budget adherence.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and specifications.
Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations.
Address project-related issues and conflicts, facilitating resolutions to maintain project momentum.
Generate regular project status reports and presentations for
management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
English level FCE
Minimum 3 years experience as Project Engineer or proof of sufficient skills
Basic commercial knowledge for assessing business risks and opportunities to undertake commercial negotiations
Technical and commercial knowledge covering multiple disciplines
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world of possibilities. Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together!

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