Management Engineer

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking a Management Engineer to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives. You will apply Lean, design thinking and agile methods to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve outcomes, collaborating with leadership and frontline teams.

This role emphasizes data-driven reporting, stakeholder communication, and coordinating transformation projects. A Bachelor's degree is required; healthcare process-improvement experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to manage simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities.
• Experience applying problem-solving approaches.
• Strong knowledge of effective data gathering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate improvement initiatives across departments using Lean, design thinking, and agile.
• Collaborate with leadership to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and minimize errors.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for key stakeholders.
• Coordinate implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Support Transformation Consulting leadership on larger system projects.
• Supervise tasks of Student Analysts as needed.

Skills

Lean

Design thinking

Agile

Data gathering

Reporting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Industrial engineering

Job description

Job Description

Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital | Henry Ford Health - Jackson, MI **** - 205 N East Ave Jackson, MI 49201

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Job Title

Management Engineer

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health in Jackson, a trusted community anchor serving patients across mid-Michigan. Surrounded by lakes, parks, and small-town charm, our Jackson hospital campus offers a welcoming atmosphere and affordable living. Here, you'll have the opportunity to provide high-quality care in a close-knit community setting, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

Role Overview

As a Management Engineer, you'll lead and facilitate improvement initiatives across multiple departments, applying methodologies like Lean, design thinking, and agile to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve outcomes. You'll collaborate with leadership, prepare reports for stakeholders, and support teams in achieving their goals. This role is critical to driving innovation and continuous improvement throughout the institution.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate improvement initiatives across departments using methodologies like Lean, design thinking, and agile.
• Collaborate with leadership to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and minimize errors.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for key stakeholders.
• Coordinate implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Support Transformation Consulting leadership on larger system projects.
• Supervise tasks of Student Analysts as needed.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to manage simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities.
• Experience applying problem-solving approaches.
• Strong knowledge of effective data gathering techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in industrial engineering, nursing, business administration, healthcare administration, organizational development, human factors, or related field.
• Equivalent industry training and experience.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with passionate professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a lasting impact in healthcare.