Lean Healthcare Process Improvement Engineer

Corporate Services Division; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work culture

Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

Retirement Plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Instant pay

Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

Opportunities for growth and advance

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Excellent pay differentials

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Monument Health in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Performance Engineer to assess, analyze, and improve clinical and operational processes using LEAN methodologies. The role focuses on promoting a culture of continuous improvement among frontline caregivers and leaders.

The engineer will lead improvement projects, train teams on LEAN tools, perform root-cause analyses, and deliver well-documented recommendations to drive efficiency and service quality across the health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads performance improvement projects utilizing LEAN methodologies.
• Trains and mentors staff on LEAN tools and problem-solving techniques.
• Analyzes processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for efficiency.
• Provides detailed analytical assessments and reports supporting recommendations.
• Collaborates with project sponsors and operational owners across the organization.

Skills

LEAN processes

Process analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Related Field

Lean Six Sigma (IASSC) certification (preferred)

Job description

Monument Health in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Performance Engineer to assess, analyze, and improve clinical and operational processes using LEAN methodologies. The role focuses on promoting a culture of continuous improvement among frontline caregivers and leaders.

The engineer will lead improvement projects, train teams on LEAN tools, perform root-cause analyses, and deliver well-documented recommendations to drive efficiency and service quality across the health system.