Operational Excellence Engineer IV

Overview

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 

• Family-focused benefits  

• Wellness incentives 

• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  
• And more

Description

Position Summary:

• The Operational Excellence Engineer IV at Emory Healthcare is a principal-level role responsible for leading high-impact, cross-enterprise process improvement initiatives that directly contribute to enhanced patient care, operational efficiency, and cost reduction.
• This role involves managing complex projects, serving as a strategic advisor on operational improvements, and mentoring junior team members.
• The Engineer IV will leverage advanced Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and execute improvements across Emory Healthcare, focusing on continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership in Process Improvement: Lead strategic projects focused on optimizing healthcare systems across the entire enterprise. Support the implementation of the systems Process Improvement strategy, spearheading transformative initiative.
• Strategic Data Analysis: Expertise in data analytics and data science methodologies; utilizes machine learning and AI tools for predictive analytics and optimization; develops and implements advanced data models to facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Mentorship and Training: Serve as a mentor and resource to junior engineers and staff members on Lean Six Sigma principles, project management, and analytical techniques.
• Provide training on complex concepts, including value stream mapping, process reengineering, and advanced root cause analysis.
• Project Management & Execution: Lead all aspects of project management, from initial planning and stakeholder alignment to implementation and post-project evaluation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and align with Emory Healthcare's strategic goals.
• Operational Assessment & Productivity Review: Partner with system and enterprise leadership to conduct organizational and service line level assessments of productivity and operational efficiency.
• Identify root causes of inefficiencies, develop actionable recommendations, and partner with service line and system leadership to implement sustainable solutions.
• Cross-System Collaboration: Act as a liaison between operating units and Service Lines to execute improvement initiatives that align with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to drive best practices in operational excellence.
• Reporting & Communication to Senior Leadership: Develop and present executive-level reports, analyses, and project outcomes.
• Effectively communicate project progress, impact, and value to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Contributes to industry research and represents Emory in external organizations.
• Supports innovation and proliferation of best practices across enterprise.

Qualifications:

 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering field.
• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or related field strongly preferred.

 

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in process improvement, engineering, or operations, with a minimum of 3 years in a healthcare environment.
• Proven experience in leading complex projects with measurable impact.
• Certifications: Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Additional certifications in project management or process improvement methodologies preferred.
• Skills: Expertise in Process Improvement methodologies, with a proven ability to apply these concepts to complex, large-scale projects.
• Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, including Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Minitab, and other statistical software.
• Strong project management skills, capable of independently managing multiple high-impact projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with executive lead