Sentara
Senior Process Improvement Engineer -Acute care
Virginia Beach, VA
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- Seniority
- Senior
- Stated salary
- $105,185 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
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara Health is hiring a Full-Time Day-shift
Senior Process Improvement Engineer for the Acute Care Operations Improvement team
Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and optimizing operational processes within the organization to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. Uses data-driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to streamline workflows, reduce waste, improve overall performance, and develop strategies for improvement. Mentors other PI Engineers, provides training and guidance. Leads cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements, monitor outcomes, and ensure the sustainability of improvements. Work closely with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate process improvement findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required. Industrial Engineering preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Lean Six Sigma, Rapid Improvement, Reengineering, Process Redesign, CQI, Business Development, Benchmarking, Productivity Improvements , Technology Breakthroughs, Prosci preferred.
Experience
5 years of experience required in process improvement engineering and mapping. Experience with workflow redesign, labor management and productivity, change management, Vizient benchmarking, project management, and data analysis preferred.
Mission Statement: " Operational Process Improvement leverages engineering methodologies and expertise in operations and processes to drive enterprise-wide improvements in strategic initiatives, cost reduction, revenue enhancement, resource utilization, and consumer experience."
keywords: industrial engineer, change management, MBA, MHA, manufacturing, workflow redesign, process mapping, PowerBi, Vizio, Microsoft Databricks, revenue lifespan, labor productivity, vizient benchmarking, premier benchmarking, project management, lean six sigma, kaizen, IISE, Institute of Industrial and System Engineers, OPI, Prosci, Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, Talroo-IT, #LI-SM1
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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 $105,185.60 - $167,003.20 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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