Lead Design Engineer

Lead Design Engineer Ref: 4250

Recruiter

NDC Personnel

Job Ref

CT004683/Lynds

Date posted

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

Advance your career in the manufacturing industry as a Lead Design Engineer based in the Western Cape!

POSITION INFO

With a focus on ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient engineering designs, you will manage technical design development, drawing control, and continuous improvement of machinery and plant equipment. You will oversee CAD modelling, design reviews, and the integration of components, while supporting production/maintenance teams to improve machine performance and reduce downtime. Your experience in mechanical design, CAD systems, and moving/conveying machinery will be invaluable.

To be considered, you will need a minimum of Matric with strong Mathematics results, along with a BTech or BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5+ years’ relevant design experience in a manufacturing environment.

To start the application process, send your CV to NDC Personnel & Contractors today: / – we will be in touch once your application matches our vacancies.

NDC Personnel & Contractors adheres to the requirements of the POPI Act. If you have not heard from us within 14 days from applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.