Process Engineer I - Operational Excellence

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Process Engineer I to drive change in operational excellence, quality, safety, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. You will apply lean, six sigma, and change management methods to support the quality improvement team.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of improvement project experience; Lean green belt within 12 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in healthcare, engineering, business, or related field with 1–2 years of improvement project experience.
• Lean or six sigma and healthcare experience preferred.
• Lean green belt certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Actively apply lean, six sigma, and change management methods to assist quality improvement teams.
• Identify and reduce waste; analyze processes to standardize and improve performance.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and status reports for initiatives.
• Support meetings by preparing materials, tracking progress, and ensuring value in each session.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Facilitation

Problem solving

Effective communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare, engineering, business, or related field

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Process Engineer I to drive change in operational excellence, quality, safety, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. You will apply lean, six sigma, and change management methods to support the quality improvement team.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of improvement project experience; Lean green belt within 12 months is expected.