Industrial Engineer

Lehigh Valley Health Network • REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA, PA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Supports Lehigh Valley Health Network in developing and implementing approaches to solving problems and transforming healthcare systems using industrial and systems engineering, financial analysis, statistics, project management, and Lean Six Sigma principles. Applies continuous improvement tools to reduce waste, improve cycle times, reduce rework, and improve patient experience. Serves as project manager and technical guide for cost-saving and process-improvement efforts.

The position provides analytical support for regional strategic and operational efforts, develops standard analytical solutions, and supports the department’s core services, including labor productivity, external benchmarking, and labor ratio targets. It provides services related to work-process flow and redesign, including analysis, design, and evaluation, and completes assessments to understand current processes, evaluate data, identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and recommend action. The role supports department-level and network improvement initiatives and works directly with senior leadership to achieve network goals and strategic objectives.

The position is remote in Pennsylvania, with a day shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Research, or a related area.
• At least 2 years of related experience improving operations, conducting complex analytical studies, and managing projects.
• Ability to use continuous improvement tools, including process mapping, process observation, root cause analysis (FMEA), value stream mapping, Pareto and statistical charts, and 5 Whys.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Access, and Visio.
• Exposure to at least one statistical analysis software package, such as Minitab or SAS.
• Exposure to the basics of financial analytics.
• Proficiency in project management principles.
• Ability to identify key business issues and develop appropriate analyses and action plans to improve operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Research, or a related area.
• 5 years of related experience improving operations, conducting complex analytical studies, and managing projects.
• Training and experience in Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic statistical and financial analytical support to senior management and project teams for regional strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop, recommend, and implement standard analytical solutions using proven methodologies.
• Support department services related to labor productivity, external benchmarking, and organizational labor ratio targets.
• Analyze, design, and evaluate work processes and workflows.
• Assess current-state processes, obtain and evaluate relevant data, identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and define a course of action.
• Support department-level improvement initiatives and network projects.
• Work directly with senior leadership to achieve network goals and strategic objectives.
• Serve as project manager and technical guide for cost-saving and process-improvement efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level