Production Lead

Production Lead

Group: Aerospace Group N. America
Division: Fire, Safety & Power Systems (FPS)
Location: USA Simi Valley, CA - Voyager
Job Family : Manufacturing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jul 1, 2026
Job ID: 61586

Job Description

ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN: 
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and our breadth of differentiated technologies ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

Production Lead

Position Summary:

The Production Lead oversees the production area in a variety of complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations in accordance with company policy and safety procedures. Ensures an effective and accurate production line that minimizes costs and aligns with the unit objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules and monitors the production cycle, following company instructions
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring schedules are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Train and mentor manufacturing staff, providing guidance on best practices and safety protocols.
• Monitor equipment and machinery for any malfunctions, arranging for maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
• Enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including health and safety measures.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, making adjustments to processes or resources to meet production targets.
• Coordinates the efficient movement of production to meet area requirements
• Applies process specifications governing the production of product within an assigned cell, records production time and quantity data at the cell
• Performs complex precision assembly in accordance with written, visual and verbal instruction
• Conducts Inspections of own and /or other associates work to insure correctness in accordance with company and /or customer drawing
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Qualifications: 

• Experience in planning, scheduling and monitoring production cycles

• Capable of performing complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations

• Good organizational skills to lead activities of production cycle

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to analyze and determine methods and procedures

• Skilled problem-solver: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

• Able to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and procedures

Education & Experience:

Education:  High School Diploma/Equivalent and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.

Certifications:  Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field

Years Experience: 3 - 5+ years of relevant experience

Drug-Free Workplace 
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $29.8/hr to $49.65/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans 

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  
  

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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