Senior Process Improvement Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Sentara Health scores A on the Alion truth index.
City/State
Virginia Beach, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Overview
Virginia residency preferred. Occasional travel to Sentara onsite locations is required.
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, and improve overall performance. Works closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements, monitor outcomes, and ensure the sustainability of improvements.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies for improvement.
Collect and analyze data to measure process performance, identify trends, and evaluate the impact of changes.
Work closely with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools and methodologies to other PI Engineers, staff and teams.
Monitor the success of implemented process changes, ensuring sustainability and identifying further areas for improvement.
Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate process improvement findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (Required)
- Master’s degree (Preferred)
Certification:
Lean six sigma Black belt ( Preferred)
Project Management Certification (Preferred)
ProSci (preferred)
Experience
- 5 years of process improvement or healthcare management (Required)
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.