Lead Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006659/H

Date posted:

Friday, August 7, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:Â 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 To apply, please send your CV to Â Â Â Â Â Â Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Â Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy.

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