Roofing Manufacturer Technical Director

ABC Supply; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

A top roofing manufacturer located in Beloit, Wisconsin is seeking a Technical Director. This role is central to leading technical functions, ensuring code compliance, and supporting sustainable growth. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the commercial low-slope roofing industry and possess leadership skills along with a deep understanding of roofing systems. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, highlighting the company's commitment to a diverse and supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the commercial low-slope roofing industry, manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and oversight of technical teams or programs.
• Deep knowledge of roofing systems, assemblies, details, and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical functions including governance and quality assurance.
• Act as senior technical authority and ensure code compliance.
• Support sales with technical guidance on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in roofing systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Industry certifications (RRC, RRO, PE, or equivalent)

10+ years of experience in commercial low-slope roofing

Tools

Knowledge of building codes and inspections

Experience with UL and FM testing

Job description

Roofing Manufacturer Technical Director page is loaded## Roofing Manufacturer Technical Directorlocations: Beloit, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: 62803MuleHide, a part ABC of Supply, North America’s largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products, is looking for a talented, enthusiastic technical professional who loves to build relationships, travel, learn about and teach roofing systems, and deliver world-class service.MuleHide / ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Great Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the top 100 best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential.### Overview:The Technical Director for MuleHide is responsible for leading all technical functions across the organization, including technical administrative services, technical field services, warranty and claims support, codes and approvals, specification and systems development, and quality assurance.This role reports directly to MuleHide’s Managing Director and serves as the senior technical authority, accountable for protecting the company’s technical integrity, reducing warranty risk, ensuring code compliance, and supporting sustainable growth.The Technical Director works closely with product management, sales, marketing, and other MuleHide leadership to ensure roofing systems are technically sound, installable, code‐compliant, and consistently supported in the field.### Key Responsibilities:### Technical Leadership & Governance:* Serve as MuleHide’s highest‐level technical authority on low‐slope roofing systems, assemblies, details, and warranty requirements* Establish and enforce consistent technical standards, interpretations, and best practices across all regions and technical personnel* Provide strategic technical direction aligned with MuleHide’s growth objectives, product roadmap, and risk‐management priorities* Provide director-level oversight of the technical field organization, including inspection quality, workload management, documentation standards, and regional consistency* Act as senior technical advisor to the warranty and claims teams on complex, escalated, or high‐risk projects* Support root‐cause analysis of failures and systemic issues impacting warranty exposure* Ensure alignment between field inspections, warranty language, and claims outcomes* Direct all codes, approvals, and third‐party testing activities for MuleHide roofing systems and assemblies* Oversee relationships with organizations such as UL, FM, ICC, state and local code bodies, and third‐party testing laboratories.* Ensure MuleHide maintains current and competitive approvals that support sales across all regions and jurisdictions* Partner with product management to ensure new products and systems are technically viable, code‐compliant, and field‐ready prior to launch* Provide technical input on system design, details, specifications, and installation requirements* Support sales and marketing with high‐level technical guidance, complex project support, and competitive positioning when required* Promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement### Quality Assurance & Risk Management:* Establish metrics and reporting related to inspection quality, warranty trends, and technical performance* Proactively identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies* Serve as a key leader in protecting the MuleHide brand through sound technical decision‐making### Leadership & Team Development:* Lead, mentor, and develop technical managers and senior technical staff across multiple disciplines* Support recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning for critical technical roles* Foster collaboration between technical teams and other company leadership while maintaining technical independence and integrity### Qualifications:* 10+ years of experience in the commercial low‐slope roofing industry. Manufacturing experience preferred* Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing technical teams or programs* Deep knowledge of roofing systems, assemblies, details, inspections, warranties, and building codes* Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executives, sales leadership, contractors, and external agencies* Experience working with UL, FM, and other third‐party testing facilities* Ability to travel 10% - 15% of the time* Industry certifications (RRC, RRO, PE, or equivalent) a plus### Benefits:MuleHide values hard work and dedication and rewards its associates with an excellent compensation package. In addition to a competitive pay this role receives a comprehensive benefits package.* Health, dental, and vision coverage – eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket* 401(k) with generous company match – eligible after 60 days, immediately vested* Employer-paid employee assistance program* Employer-paid short term and long-term disability* Employer-paid life insurance* Flex spending* Paid vacation* Paid sick days* Paid holidays**Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace****MuleHide values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.**MuleHide, an ABC Supply company, is a premier low-slope roofing manufacturer and the name trusted in roofing since 1906.Our team is comprised of low-slope roofing experts who are passionate about our industry and serving the great people who work in it. We provide professional roofing contractors with all of the products they need to complete low-slope roofing projects, and we provide the technical expertise, support, and training they need to complete their jobs successfully. Every time.MuleHide is proud to be an associate-first company. If you strive to make a difference and are looking for a career where you can grow and thrive, we might be the perfect fit for you. Join us and be part of a team that values your dedication, rewards your talents and helps you realize your career goals.