Technical Drafter- Staging

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

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.

• LeadU.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.
• Workwith suppliers and manufacturers on components and product solutions.
• Develop and maintain installation manuals, maintenance guides, technical specifications, cut sheets, standard details, and submittal materials.
• Travelto 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.

• Technical product, systems, installation, engineering, architectural, manufacturing,or related industry experience.
• Strongability to interpret drawings, specifications, site conditions, and technical requirements.
• 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.

is the entertainment industry’sdedicated recruiting partner — connecting top-tier talent with the companies that bring stages, venues, and experiences to life. From lighting and riggingto AV, scenic, and systems integration, we specialize exclusively in entertainment technology. We work with manufacturers, integrators, and production companies nationwide — delivering permanent placements with noupfront cost and a 90-day guarantee. We deliver the Talent.