Project Engineer

Location: Central and West Africa Region
Company: Nestlé R&D SSA
Position Type: Full-time
Minimum Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Process/Mechanical Engineering or in another Engineering field with relevant work experience.

Minimum Relevant work experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in capital investment project management and/or process engineering.

Position Summary:

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.  At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. 

Nestlé is currently looking for a Project Engineer at our Nestlé Research and Development Center in Abidjan to manage and / or perform the design, implementation and start-up phases of capital investment projects on the R&D site, within the defined scope of responsibility or specialization. Ensure that the objectives of the investment project charter, design specifications and Nestlé standards are implemented and adhered to.

Your Responsibilities..

• Lead and execute capital investment projects end to end.
• Promote development of environmental-friendly and sustainable solutions and mobilize resources (internal & external)
• Be the owner of the Management of Change process for the site
• Manage the utility distribution systems for the site. Liase with Yopougon factory to ensure reliable supply
• Manage the Nestle Investment Management tool (online tool to submit and track capital investments)
• Track the capital investment expenditure for the entire site
• Support the Engineering Maintenance team where needed
• Perform Engineering Functional Compliance Assessments and implement required actions.

What Will Make You Successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Process/Mechanical Engineering or in another Engineering field with relevant work experience.
• 5-10 years of working experience.
• Nestlé experience will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the food industry and hygienic engineering.
• A well-structed and organized individual .
• Ability to easily connect with other teams .
• Electrical, automation and civil engineering experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate in English (spoken & written) is mandatory.
• Project management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge on the basics of AutoCAD .
• Understanding of industrial services will be a great advantage.

“Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law”.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for application is 13th May, 2026.