Technical Writer

Manpower, Inc.; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Technical Writer in Foster City, CA to join the Manufacturing Operations team. You will create, update, and maintain work instructions, SOPs, training manuals, and other manufacturing documentation to drive quality and efficiency.

Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and quality teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with ISO, APQP, and safety standards; develop clear, technician-friendly training materials; and use tools like Oxygen, Jira/Confluence, Dozuki, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of technical writing in manufacturing or engineering.
• Expert-level Oxygen experience with reusable content, facets, filters, and conditional formatting.
• Familiarity with Jira/Confluence, Dozuki, Adobe, and collaboration platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation projects and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, training manuals, and manufacturing docs.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and quality teams to ensure accuracy.
• Standardize content using style guides and ISO/APQP/safety standards.
• Develop technician-friendly training materials with step-by-step guides and visuals.
• Track documentation performance using dashboards and feedback loops.

Skills

Technical writing experience

Clear technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication or related field

Tools

Oxygen

Jira/Confluence

Dozuki

Adobe

Job description

Our client, a leader in autonomous mobility, is seeking a Technical Writer to join their team. As a Technical Writer, you will be part of the Manufacturing Operations team supporting documentation, training, and quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong technical communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, technicians, and operational leaders - aligning successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Technical Writer

Location:Foster City, CA

Pay Range:$70-$80/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Create, research, and maintain work instructions, SOPs, training manuals, and other manufacturing documentation that supports production quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and quality teams to ensure documentation is accurate, usable, and aligned to real-world manufacturing processes.
• Standardize and improve content using documentation tools, style guides, and templates while ensuring alignment with ISO, APQP, and safety standards.
• Develop technician‑friendly training materials, including step‑by‑step guides and visuals that make complex processes easier to follow.
• Track and improve documentation using dashboards and tracking tools; report progress, incorporate feedback, and optimize the documentation framework.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of technical writing experience, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, or engineering environments.
• Expert-level experience implementing and using Oxygen, including reusable content, facets, filters, and conditional formatting.
• Familiarity with Jira/Confluence, Dozuki, Adobe, and other collaboration platforms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple documentation projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and translate complex technical concepts into clear, user‑friendly content.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to directly support manufacturing quality, training effectiveness, and operational efficiency through high‑impact documentation.
• Chance to work cross‑functionally with engineers, technicians, and operational leaders to improve how teams execute and learn.
• Role ownership in building and refining a documentation framework, templates, workflows, and tracking systems.
• Exposure to compliance‑driven documentation practices aligned with ISO, APQP, and safety requirements.
• Collaboration and leadership opportunities as a point of contact for stakeholders and a resource for other writers.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in‑demand talent.