Lead Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006616/CS

Date posted:

Monday, July 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Lead Design Engineer | Cape Town
Engineering | Full-time | On-site
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Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing business operating within a technical production environment. They require a detail-driven Lead Design Engineer to take ownership of machine design, drawing control, and continuous improvement of production equipment and processes.
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This role is suited to a hands-on, structured individual who can balance technical design with practical application on the factory floor.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Create and update detailed technical drawings for new and existing machinery and components Design machine layouts, P&IDs, and site plans based on project requirements Improve existing designs to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance Ensure all drawings issued for manufacturing are accurate, complete, and production-ready Conduct design reviews and obtain approvals from relevant stakeholders Support production and maintenance teams with design improvements and machine modifications Assist with new machine design using CAD modelling, calculations, and technical application Manage drawing standards, revisions, and configuration control Maintain accurate records and ensure all designs are correctly stored and version controlled Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and safety requirements Compile and maintain machine manuals and technical documentation Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to design and production processes Collaborate with R&D, Projects, and Engineering teams on design enhancements Provide technical support and input across departments Report on design activities, progress, and upcoming tasks Requirements BEng Mechanical Qualification essential Proven experience in a design engineering role within a manufacturing environment Strong CAD experience (Solid Edge or similar) Experience designing production machinery, components, and layouts Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and machine functionality Strong attention to detail with a structured, process-driven approach Ability to manage multiple design tasks and meet deadlines Send your CV to Â Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.

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