Technical Drafter — Product Development & Field
Operations
Location: Philadelphia PA
Employment: Full-time
Travel: Regular U.S. travel; occasional international travel
Compensation: $90,000 base + up to $5,000 performance bonus
The Opportunity
A leading manufacturer serving the performance and
entertainment industry is seeking a hands-on Technical Manager to lead product
development, technical documentation, field support, and special projects.
This is a highly visible role for someone who can move
comfortably between product design, site conditions, installation details,
technical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. You will help
ensure products are practical, compliant, well documented, and successfully
implemented in the field.
What You’ll Do
- Lead
U.S. product-development efforts, including product construction,
cost/price considerations, installation guidance, and maintenance
requirements.
- Coordinate
product testing for safety, quality, performance, and applicable technical
standards.
- Research
and specify materials with an eye toward durability, sustainability,
performance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Work
with suppliers and manufacturers on components and product solutions.
- Develop
and maintain installation manuals, maintenance guides, technical
specifications, cut sheets, standard details, and submittal materials.
- Travel
to job sites to support quoting, assess installation readiness,
troubleshoot field issues, and recommend next steps.
- Review
complex specifications and drawings; provide technical solutions for
existing and new products.
- Support
key-project quoting, cost optimization, CAD drawings, and technical
documentation.
- Establish
and maintain quality-control procedures, testing protocols, compliance
records, and performance documentation.
- Coordinate
special product projects, including timelines, budgets, suppliers,
engineering partners, and field teams.
- Deliver
internal training and continuing-education presentations for clients,
partners, and internal teams.
- Support
sales and marketing with accurate technical input for product data sheets,
trade-show materials, and case studies.
- Identify
opportunities to improve workflows tied to quoting, installation,
documentation, and product implementation.
What You Bring
- Technical
product, systems, installation, engineering, architectural, manufacturing,
or related industry experience.
- Strong
ability to interpret drawings, specifications, site conditions, and
technical requirements.
- Experience
creating clear technical documentation, installation details, manuals, or
submittal packages.
- Practical
problem-solving skills and confidence working directly with field teams,
customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong
organization and project coordination skills.
- Willingness
to travel regularly throughout the United States.
About Theater Outsource
TheaterOutsource.com is the entertainment industry’s
dedicated recruiting partner — connecting top-tier talent with the companies
that bring stages, venues, and experiences to life. From lighting and rigging
to AV, scenic, and systems integration, we specialize exclusively in
entertainment technology. We work with manufacturers, integrators, and
production companies nationwide — delivering permanent placements with no
upfront cost and a 90-day guarantee. We deliver the Talent.