Healthcare Process Improvement Engineer: Lean & Change Leader

Houston Methodist; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to join the Operations and Process Improvement team, driving strategy execution and continuous performance enhancements across hospital priorities. You will coordinate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve finance, access, quality, and efficiency while championing change and analytics.

The role emphasizes hands-on project engagement, staff education on the Houston Methodist Business System, and collaboration with system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, process engineering, applied sciences, or related field.
• Master’s degree in industrial engineering, process engineering, applied sciences or related field preferred
• Five years of experience in quality engineering/process improvement or related field; may consider Houston Methodist employee with four years of experience in quality engineering/process improvement or related field
• Three years of experience in a healthcare environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides Houston Methodist Business System process improvement and tool training throughout the hospital.
• Coaches process owners, directors/managers, and staff in the use of the daily management system elements, accountability processes, problem-solving and waste elimination, managing to standard work, and leader standard work.
• Supports reporting requests and data management/analysis functions to maximize outcomes while complying with all physician privileges, patient confidentiality, and HIPAA constraints.
• Acts as a model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication.

Skills

Leadership

Lean methodology

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to join the Operations and Process Improvement team, driving strategy execution and continuous performance enhancements across hospital priorities. You will coordinate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve finance, access, quality, and efficiency while championing change and analytics.

The role emphasizes hands-on project engagement, staff education on the Houston Methodist Business System, and collaboration with system