Instructional Designer

Our client, an autonomous mobility and advanced manufacturing organization, is seeking a Instructional Designer to join their team. As an Instructional Designer, you will be part of the Manufacturing Operations training program, supporting the development of a mature training system that strengthens safety, quality, and compliance across manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to translate complex technical documentation into clear learning experiences, a talent for building competency-based training that bridges virtual and hands-on qualification, and the drive to collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and technical writers in a fast-paced, in-person factory environment.

Job Title: Instructional Designer, Manufacturing Training

Location: Hayward, CA

Pay Range: $63/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Design and develop a structured curriculum for manufacturing and logistics associates, including virtual training, instructor-led training (ILT), on-the-job training (OJT), and certification frameworks.
• Create high-quality virtual training modules using Articulate 360/Rise, applying instructional design best practices such as information chunking and accessibility standards.
• Translate complex work instructions and technical specifications into digestible, interactive training materials by partnering with SMEs and technical writers.
• Build robust, criteria-based assessments and practical qualification checklists to verify learner competency and support knowledge retention.
• Define and standardize OJT processes and criteria, and support optimization of the Learning Management System (LMS) Docebo to ensure smooth transitions from learning to supervised practical application.

What's Needed?

• 5 to 7 years of experience in instructional design, specifically within a technical or industrial environment.
• Proven mastery of both virtual and live training design and development, with a strong understanding of adult learning theory and interactive engagement strategies.
• Expert-level skills in Articulate 360 (Rise/Storyline) and familiarity with managing enterprise-grade LMS platforms (Docebo).
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technical documentation into clear, engaging, and action-oriented training content.
• Strong collaboration skills to work across functions with SMEs, managers, and technical writers in an in-person factory environment, with the ability to independently manage and organize training development for a defined area.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build a scalable manufacturing training ecosystem focused on safety, quality, and compliance.
• Chance to turn dense SOPs and technical documentation into competency-based learning experiences learners can apply on the floor.
• Work directly with SMEs and technical writers to strengthen training content quality, organization, and delivery.
• Use modern authoring tools (Articulate 360/Rise) and support enterprise learning systems (Docebo) to improve training effectiveness.
• Contribute to a program that bridges virtual learning with practical qualification through well-defined OJT processes and assessments.

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

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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.