Manufacturing Technical Writer I — Clear Production Docs

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,400 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans

120 hours of PTO

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Work environment perks

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in San Luis Obispo, CA is looking for a Manufacturing Technical Writer I to develop, standardize, and maintain vital manufacturing documentation. This role will support production and assembly operations, ensuring all documentation aligns with operational efficiency and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a minimum of one year of technical writing experience, and strong organizational skills. This is a fully on-site position offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in technical writing within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical processes into clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and publish work instructions, SOPs, and technical reference materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define documentation requirements.
• Identify documentation gaps and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Technical communication

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technical Communication, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document control systems

Job description

A leading aerospace engineering firm in San Luis Obispo, CA is looking for a Manufacturing Technical Writer I to develop, standardize, and maintain vital manufacturing documentation. This role will support production and assembly operations, ensuring all documentation aligns with operational efficiency and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a minimum of one year of technical writing experience, and strong organizational skills. This is a fully on-site position offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.