Senior Healthcare Process Improvement Engineer

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Senior Industrial/Systems Engineer to lead analytics and improvement initiatives. You’ll partner with senior leaders to define and apply methods that cut waste, improve cycle times, and enhance patient experience across the network.

The role focuses on developing innovative analytical solutions, guiding cost savings programs, and driving performance improvements using Lean Six Sigma principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years related experience in improving operations and conducting complex analytical studies and project management.
• Expert ability to use continuous improvement tools such as process mapping, root cause analysis, and value stream mapping.
• Proficient in using MS Office; exposure to simulation and statistical software (e.g., SIMUL8, Arena, Minitab, SAS).

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced statistical and financial analytical support to senior management and project teams.
• Develops and implements analytical solutions to support regional strategic and operational decisions.
• Champions labor productivity, benchmarking, and labor ratio targets for the organization.
• Performs current-state assessments to identify opportunities and map actionable plans.
• Leads department-level improvement initiatives and network projects.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to achieve Network goals and strategic objectives.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Value stream mapping

5 Whys

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SIMUL8

Arena

FlexSim

Promodel

Minitab

SAS

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Senior Industrial/Systems Engineer to lead analytics and improvement initiatives. You’ll partner with senior leaders to define and apply methods that cut waste, improve cycle times, and enhance patient experience across the network.

The role focuses on developing innovative analytical solutions, guiding cost savings programs, and driving performance improvements using Lean Six Sigma principles.