Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

The Senior Process Improvement Engineer identifies, analyzes, and optimizes organizational processes to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity. The role applies data-driven methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools, to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve performance. Working with cross-functional teams, the engineer designs and implements process enhancements, monitors outcomes, and helps ensure improvements are sustained. Virginia residency is preferred, and occasional travel to Sentara onsite locations is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in process improvement or healthcare management.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• ProSci certification is preferred.
• Virginia residency is preferred.
• Occasional travel to Sentara onsite locations is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Project Management certification.
• ProSci certification.
• Virginia residency.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop improvement strategies.
• Collect and analyze data to measure process performance, identify trends, and evaluate the impact of changes.
• Work with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement improvements and align them with organizational goals.
• Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools and methodologies to other PI Engineers, staff, and teams.
• Monitor implemented process changes for success and sustainability, and identify further improvement opportunities.
• Create reports and presentations communicating findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave; paid military leave is also listed.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Emergency backup care.
• Educational assistance, including tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt pay down or student loan repayment assistance, listed up to $10,000.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
• Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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