Process Engineer

Job Description

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Client's team.

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Assignment: 1–2 Year Contract

About The Role

Seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support manufacturing and production operations for complex technical systems.

In this role, you'll lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and production equipment. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, and quality teams to improve efficiency, optimize production, and ensure operational readiness in a highly regulated environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges while mentoring junior engineers and driving process improvements.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes
• Evaluate and implement production equipment and tooling
• Develop process flows, work instructions, and manufacturing methods
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and operational reliability
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process and equipment issues
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
• Support equipment selection, installation, testing, and commissioning
• Develop technical documentation, procedures, and process specifications
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and quality teams
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Support project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Related technical discipline
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Experience

• 8–10 years of process or manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of production equipment, tooling, and equipment integration
• Experience working in industrial or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and process issues
• Experience with continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience mentoring engineers and technical teams
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOE Q Clearance
• Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, LANL, or other National Laboratory programs
• Experience developing manufacturing processes in nuclear or high-consequence environments
• Experience supporting equipment qualification, commissioning, and operational readiness
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership and communication skills
  
  

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite position
• Work performed in industrial, manufacturing, or other regulated operational facilities
• Occasional overtime or extended work hours may be required to support production and operational needs
  
  

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.