Technical Director

Theater Outsource Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Theater Outsource Inc is seeking a hands-on Technical Drafter to lead product development and field operations in our Philadelphia area facility. You will create clear technical documentation, CAD drawings, and submittal materials, ensuring installations meet design intent and regulatory standards.

You will travel regularly across the United States to support site readiness, provide field guidance, and coordinate with suppliers, engineering partners, and internal teams on special projects.

Qualifications

• Experience creating technical documentation, installation details, and submittal packages.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, site conditions, and technical requirements.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead product-development efforts, including construction, costs, and installation guidance.
• Develop and maintain installation manuals, technical specs, cut sheets, and details.
• Travel to job sites to support quoting, assess readiness, and troubleshoot field issues.
• Provide technical input for data sheets, trade-show materials, and case studies.
• Coordinate projects with suppliers and engineering partners.

Skills

Technical drafting & documentation

Interpret drawings & specs

Project coordination

Field collaboration

Travel readiness

CAD software

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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.