WHO WE ARE
PMB Defence is a world leading manufacturer of submarine battery systems, which started delivering and supporting the main storage batteries for Australia’s Collins Class Submarines in 1989. PMB Defence has now grown its business by winning various local and international contracts (supplying both traditional as well as new technology submarine battery systems) to Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and other international customers by specialising in lead acid, nickel zinc and lithium battery system solutions.
In 2022, PMB Defence was awarded SME of the year at the Australian Defence Industry Awards
and
Defence Exporter of the Year in both 2023 and 2024, making now a great time to join the team!
PMB Defence is a recognised world leading supplier of high quality energy and specialised engineering solutions for submarines, attracting outstanding team members committed to working at the highest standard for their field. Our diverse workforce supports PMB’s ability to focus on the submarine application and is recognition of the complex and highly integrated nature of the domain.
PMB Defence has been a key supplier to the submarine enterprise in Australia for over 25 years. We maintain accreditation to Quality, Environment and OHS&W standards, but more importantly strive to continuously improve every aspect of our business with a focus on what is important to the end-users of our systems.
OUR VALUES
THE ROLE
Chief Technology & Engineering Officer
This is a newly created senior leadership role for an experienced technical expert who thrives on the intersection of product innovation, R&D, and high-stakes delivery. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll be the technical conscience of PMB Defence — providing engineering oversight, technical authority, and strategic leadership across our most critical projects. Your focus? Ensuring the technology we develop (and the products we build) work exactly as they should — when it matters most.
If you’re a curious, commercially aware engineering leader with strong program management skills and
a passion for innovation, this could be the role for you!
A Career in the Defence Industry
With our commitment to becoming the recognised world leader for leading-edge defence systems and energy solutions in the global marketplace, PMB is always looking for innovative, motivated professionals join our team.
You don’t necessarily need to have defence experience but you will need to be adaptable, flexible and align with our values – if this is you, we would welcome your Expression of Interest.
Lead Consultant
Melanie Mansfield - Managing Director
0411 471 822
mel@mansfieldandco.com.au
