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Sentara

Process Improvement Engineer I

Virginia Beach, VA

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$88,899 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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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) ; Industrial Engineering major strongly preferred.

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

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $88,899.20 - $132,620.80 annually.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.
  • 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 if established 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.

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