Process Improvement Engineer I

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – Guild Education

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives, partnering with leaders to identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions. You will guide projects through lifecycle, applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve cost, quality, safety, and operational effectiveness in patient care.

The role involves collaborating with operational teams, driving data-driven decisions, and delivering measurable outcomes while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, rapid improvement, process redesign, or CQI.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

City/State Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift Multiple shifts available

Overview:

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to support strategic and operational initiatives that enhance organizational performance, quality, and efficiency. In this role, you will partner with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, facilitate process redesign, and implement sustainable solutions using continuous improvement methodologies. You will provide project support throughout the lifecycle of improvement initiatives, helping to drive measurable outcomes in cost, quality, safety, and operational effectiveness while supporting the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification or licensure requirements.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (Preferred)

Experience

• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Rapid Improvement, Process Redesign, Reengineering, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), or similar frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with project planning, implementation, and execution of operational or transformational improvement initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and organizational leaders to identify process improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project timelines.
• Experience utilizing data, metrics, and performance measures to evaluate outcomes, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support organizational goals.
• Excellent communication and change management skills, with the ability to support stakeholders through process, technology, and workflow changes.

keywords: process improvement, Six Sigma

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.