Senior Healthcare Industrial Engineer

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Senior Healthcare Industrial Engineer to lead performance improvement initiatives impacting patient care. This role involves using advanced analytics and systems thinking to establish operational efficiencies in a pediatric healthcare environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with at least 5 years of experience. The position supports a hybrid work model and focuses on collaboration with clinical leaders, making a significant impact on healthcare quality and efficiency. Preferred experience with analytical tools like Python and R is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required, with preferred Master’s degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance improvement initiatives using systems engineering and industrial engineering.
• Apply analytical tools to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Partner with leaders to identify priorities and develop solutions.
• Translate analyses into actionable recommendations.
• Design care delivery models and manage operational workflows.
• Support implementation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Serve as an advisor on system design and decision making.
• Establish standards for the Management Engineering program.
• Mentor future management engineering staff.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Continuous improvement methodologies

Systems thinking

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Management Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Discrete event simulation platforms

Job description

Summary

The Senior Healthcare Industrial Engineer serves as a key member of the hospital's Management Engineering Program, playing a central role in establishing the function, setting analytical standards, and advancing operational efficiency across the organization. This individual will lead high‑impact projects that improve patient access, flow, standardization and resource utilization in a pediatric environment. The Senior Healthcare Industrial Engineer must be both highly strategic and hands‑on—capable of building infrastructure, developing methodologies, mentoring others across the organization, and delivering measurable outcomes. This role requires a systems‑thinker who is motivated by mission‑driven work that improves care for children and families.

Employment Details

Full‑time, 40 hours/week

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm

Hybrid remote (2–3 days/week onsite)

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross‑functional performance improvement initiatives using systems engineering, industrial engineering, and operations research methods.
• Apply advanced analytical tools (process mapping, simulation, optimization, statistical analysis, and human‑centered design) to improve access, flow, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to identify priorities, frame problems, and co‑develop solutions aligned with organizational strategy.
• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for executive, clinical, and operational audiences.
• Design and evaluate care delivery models, capacity management strategies, and operational workflows, with attention to pediatric and family‑centered care.
• Support implementation, change management, and sustainment of improvement initiatives, including measurement of outcomes and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on system design, trade‑offs, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Help establish standards, methodologies, and best practices for the Management Engineering program.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of future management engineering staff as the program grows.

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in analytical and modeling tools (Python, R, SQL, Tableau, discrete event simulation platforms).
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong systems thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional collaboration, facilitation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Management Engineering, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: at least 5 years of relevant experience.