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Senior Project Engineer
BURN Manufacturing
Job at a glance
- Employer
- BURN Manufacturing
- Position
- Senior Project Engineer
- Location
- Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya
- Possible duty stations
- Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Proven experience in project/manufacturing engineering
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 11 January 2027
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 13 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
BURN Manufacturing is hiring a Senior Project Engineer in Ruiru to lead project engineers and manage manufacturing timelines. You will oversee assembly line design, CAPEX budgets, and process development while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Leadership role managing Project Engineers and interns
- Focus on manufacturing process optimization and CAPEX management
- Cross-functional collaboration with NPD, Production, and Quality teams
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage Project Engineers and interns, planning work and monitoring timelines.
- Collaborate with NPD team to align resources with the product roadmap.
- Develop project documentation following BURN's stage-gate process.
- Conduct build studies to establish assembly cycle times and work content.
- Perform TAKT time calculations, line balancing, and layout planning.
- Manage CAPEX budgets and source assembly line tools and equipment.
- Define manufacturing flows and support product packaging solutions.
- Map processes, develop SOPs, and create standardized templates.
Who should apply?
This role suits an experienced engineer with leadership skills who wants to drive manufacturing efficiency and project delivery in a production environment.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng
- Experience leading engineering teams
- Knowledge of assembly line design & TAKT time
- CAPEX budgeting and sourcing experience
- Process mapping and SOP development skills
What you should know
- Role involves working with Production, Quality, and Commercial teams.
- Applications are accepted via the BURN Manufacturing career portal.
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- No fees are charged at any stage of recruitment.
How to apply
- Apply online at https://burnmanufacturing.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/FDfjfPC0eW
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
About the Role Burn is looking for a Senior Project Engineer who will lead the Project Engineers and interns, managing project timelines and resources, and ensuring the successful implementation of manufacturing projects.
Working closely with the NPD, Engineering Design, Tooling, Production, Quality, and Commercial teams, the successful candidate will oversee manufacturing process development, assembly line design, CAPEX management, and project documentation in line with BURN's product development stage-gate process.
Key responsibilities
• Lead and manage a team of Project Engineers and interns, including work planning, resource management, and monitoring project timelines.
• Collaborate with the NPD team to understand the product roadmap and allocate resources across projects.
• Develop and maintain project documentation in line with BURN's product development stage-gate process.
• Work with the Commercial team to obtain product family forecasts and conduct product build studies to establish assembly cycle times and work content.
• Perform TAKT time calculations, line balancing, assembly line design, and layout planning.
• Manage assembly line CAPEX budgets and coordinate the sourcing and tracking of assembly line tools, equipment, and other required items.
• Define manufacturing process flows and support the development of product packaging solutions.
• Map departmental processes and develop standardized operating procedures (SOPs), documentation, and templates.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Design team to develop jigs, fixtures, quality control (QC) gauges, and product assembly and process work instructions.
• Work with the Tooling department to develop tooling setup sheets.
• Partner with Production and Quality teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, optimize line balancing, and improve productivity.
Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project or manufacturing engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams, managing resources, and delivering projects within set timelines.
• Strong knowledge of assembly line design, line balancing, TAKT time calculations, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience in process mapping, SOP development, technical documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with CAPEX budgeting, equipment sourcing, and project cost management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
Working closely with the NPD, Engineering Design, Tooling, Production, Quality, and Commercial teams, the successful candidate will oversee manufacturing process development, assembly line design, CAPEX management, and project documentation in line with BURN's product development stage-gate process.
Key responsibilities
• Lead and manage a team of Project Engineers and interns, including work planning, resource management, and monitoring project timelines.
• Collaborate with the NPD team to understand the product roadmap and allocate resources across projects.
• Develop and maintain project documentation in line with BURN's product development stage-gate process.
• Work with the Commercial team to obtain product family forecasts and conduct product build studies to establish assembly cycle times and work content.
• Perform TAKT time calculations, line balancing, assembly line design, and layout planning.
• Manage assembly line CAPEX budgets and coordinate the sourcing and tracking of assembly line tools, equipment, and other required items.
• Define manufacturing process flows and support the development of product packaging solutions.
• Map departmental processes and develop standardized operating procedures (SOPs), documentation, and templates.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Design team to develop jigs, fixtures, quality control (QC) gauges, and product assembly and process work instructions.
• Work with the Tooling department to develop tooling setup sheets.
• Partner with Production and Quality teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, optimize line balancing, and improve productivity.
Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project or manufacturing engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams, managing resources, and delivering projects within set timelines.
• Strong knowledge of assembly line design, line balancing, TAKT time calculations, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience in process mapping, SOP development, technical documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with CAPEX budgeting, equipment sourcing, and project cost management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).