Business Unit Manager - Military Flight Controls Division - Dublin, GA

Parker Hannifin; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

13 Company‑Paid Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Business Unit Manager for the Military Flight Controls Division in Dublin, GA. You will lead a high‑volume manufacturing BU, drive strategic marketing, pricing, and procurement initiatives, and guide senior teams to meet profitability and growth targets.

You will collaborate with customers, regulatory bodies, and leadership to implement Lean practices and ensure world‑class operations. A technical or business degree and 5–10 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline.
• 5–10 years of related experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of management and marketing principles, industry practices, product knowledge, technology, and service capabilities.
• Knowledge of business and operational processes; proposal development, contract negotiations, and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others with long tenure of leadership/PM roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to present to top management, customers, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business unit of a division and manage P&L performance.
• Develop world‑class manufacturing operations using automation, processes, and a skilled team.
• Maintain close contact with customers to understand needs and market requirements.
• Provide leadership for Value Stream Manager, Marketing Manager, and Business Development Manager.
• Oversee launches and management of new products/services and strategic pricing initiatives.
• Drive Lean Initiatives and strategic procurement to meet budget and profitability goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Marketing

Negotiation

Lean initiatives

Budgeting

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business discipline

Job description

Business Unit Manager - Military Flight Controls Division - Dublin, GA

Group: Aerospace Group N. America
Division: Military Flight Controls (MFCD)
Location: USA DUBLIN GA - MFCD
Job Family: Manufacturing and Production
Job Type: Regular
Posted: Jul 1, 2026
Job ID: 65408

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with 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.

Military Flight Controls Division supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace’s Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position‑control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division’s JetPipe® electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly‑by‑wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world’s most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

Responsible for leading the business unit of a division meeting objectives as identified by the Corporation’s Win Strategy. Manages the Profit and Loss (P&L) asset performance of the business unit. Develop world‑class manufacturing operations using automation, documented processes, demand flow technologies, and a team of empowered employees to continuously meet customer expectations. Maintain close contact with customers to gain insight into their needs as well as general market requirements for business unit products.

Provides leadership for the Value Stream Manager, Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager and their respective teams. Fully support the Division General Manager. Interacts with current and prospective customers, trade associations, regulatory or government agencies, all levels of the organization including corporate officers, group and corporate staff functions.

Provides leadership for the development and execution of strategic marketing plans to support the business unit’s business plan in parallel with the organization objectives. Oversees the launch and management of new products, services, and associated brands to meet profit goals through effective marketing programs. In addition, provides direction and recommendations based on factual data relating to products, advertising, markets, pricing, strategic planning, acquisitions and competitive activities.

To profitably grow the business unit consistently and annually. Works with current and potential customers to promote and leverage company technologies, systems, products and services.

Establishes and maintains premier customer service. Leads by example.

Accountable for driving Lean Initiatives, Strategic Procurement and Strategic Pricing initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.

Develops a budget plan and manages the business unit within budget constraints.

Maintains familiarity with competitive environment within geographical area of responsibility.

Represents the operation at the business unit and division levels.

Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.

Ensures that the business unit conforms to local, provincial and federal government regulations. Promotes business unit within industry, manufacturing, trade associations and local community.

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline.

Five to 10 years of related experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Excellent knowledge of management and marketing principles, industry practices, company and competitor products, technology, and service capabilities.

Knowledge of business and operational processes; proposal development, contract negotiations, and program management. May require knowledge of international budgeting and acquisition processes and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others typically acquired through ten or more years of increasing experience and responsibility including prior leadership and/or program management role.

Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to top management, customers, and employees.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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

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 13 Company‑Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated 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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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.