Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Sentara Hospitals

Virginia Beach, VA Until 9/8/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Overview

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Required)

Master’s degree (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

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

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.

About this role

Summary

Optimize hospital operations using lean, six sigma for efficiency and quality.

Job title

Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Virginia Beach, VA, on-site; remote work allowed in VA and other specified states.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leansix sigmadata analysisprocess optimization

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

leansix sigmadata-drivenworkflow optimization

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

On-site City

Virginia, USA

Remote State