Production Industrial Designer

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Salt River, Cape Town, seeks a Production Industrial Designer to oversee manufacturing operations for bespoke luxury lighting and design projects. You will lead the factory floor, ensure on-time delivery, and collaborate with the Creative Director on CAD renderings and technical drawings.

Responsibilities include production control, QC, inventory control, supplier coordination, and maintaining technical documentation across systems such as Pastel and Dropbox.

Qualifications

• Hands-on production planning and team leadership experience.
• Strong proficiency in 2D/3D design software (Solidworks, Rhino) and CAD rendering.
• Knowledge of QC standards and compliance.
• Inventory and supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Production Control & Factory Management: Plan, initiate and monitor daily production schedules and timescales to ensure on-time delivery.
• Inventory and Supply Chain Control: Oversee inventory levels, stock control, and PO systems; optimise supplier costs.
• Product Design and Technical Support: Produce 2D drawings, 3D renderings, spec sheets, and tailor designs for bespoke client projects.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Eye for Detail

Organisational Ability

Communication

Tools

Solidworks

Rhino 3D

Job description

Salt River, Cape Town, South Africa |

• Salary R25 000 - R30 000 depending on experience
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• State/Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Are you an organised production leader with a creative eye and a knack for luxury design? We are seeking a talented Production Industrial Designer to oversee manufacturing operations, streamline inventory processes, and support bespoke, luxury lighting and design projects.

In this dual-impact role, you will lead the factory floor to deliver high-end products on time and to exact specifications, while collaborating directly with the Creative Director on technical drawings, CAD renderings, and design development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Control & Factory Management

Plan, initiate, and monitor daily production schedules and timescales to ensure timeous delivery.

Implement rigorous Quality Control (QC) standards to meet drawing specs, customer requirements, and international compliance standards (e.g., SASO, CE, ETL). Oversee packing, shipping, and dispatch instructions, managing freight documentation in coordination with client service. Maintain a clean, safe, and professional factory environment, managing basic facility maintenance.

2. Inventory and Supply Chain Control

Oversee inventory levels, stock control, and purchase order systems in line with project deadlines and cash flow. Optimise supplier costs by comparing vendor pricing and maintaining key supplier relationships. Track tools, consignment stock, and maintain the asset register.

3. Product Design and Technical Support

Produce 2D component drawings, 3D design renderings, spec sheets, and inventory lists for standard and bespoke client projects. Tailor standard designs to meet custom client requests. Assist in R&D for new product lines, including component and supplier sourcing. Maintain central design files and ensure technical documentation is continuously updated across systems (e.g., Pastel, Dropbox).

Requirements

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in 2D/3D design software e.g. Solidworks and Rhino 3D)

Leadership Experience: Hands-on experience in production planning, assembly management, and team leadership.

Eye for Detail: Proven track record in quality assurance, compliance standards, and precision design execution.

Organisational Ability: Skilled in inventory management, supply chain optimisation, and facility administration.

Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and reporting skills to bridge factory floor operations with design and client relations.