Houston Methodist · 18 hours ago
System Process Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization looking for a System Process Engineer to join their Process Engineering team. The role focuses on facilitating improvement activities and implementing Lean principles across the organization to enhance quality, efficiency, and operational metrics.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provides system level lean training throughout the organization on lean tools and lean management system
Develops effective communication methods to keep staff and others informed about improvement/(re)design activities of the organization and department
Works collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and integrate services with other departments
Coaches Process Owners and Staff in the use of Daily Management System elements, Accountability Processes (huddles and performance reviews), Problem Solving and Waste elimination, Managing to Standard Work and Leader Standard Work
Coaches and mentors team members and process owners to utilize a defined Kaizen/Lean process improvement methodology that analyzes and interprets data for decision making
Develops staff by assisting them to identify goals and opportunities for learning
Manages multiple projects simultaneously
Assists with interdisciplinary team leadership/facilitation and change management within targeted service areas. Leads teams independently as assigned
Supports the quality and accreditation efforts of the organization by establishing system level clinical standard work instructions during Kaizen/Lean related activities
Works with accreditation and quality leaders to validate that all clinical procedures standard work instructions that guide and support patient care treatments and services are in alignment with quality and safety requirements
Leverages best practices (internal & external) and projects across multiple departments
Independently performs hospital and departmental work flow assessments/evaluations to identify improvement opportunities and determine data sets for evaluation/verification
Assists Leadership in identifying key projects that will provide the optimum benefit in improving Houston Methodist processes and performance
Captures cost benefits from each improvement activity
Develops reports of overall Continuous Improvement activities including accomplishments, participation, projected activities, and anticipated needs
Provides compelling communication to executives throughout the organization and makes the business case for change related to Kaizen/Lean activities
Coaches and mentors executives to become good sponsors of change related to Kaizen/Lean events in each facility
Actively seeks opportunities for self-improvement through self-awareness and feedback
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, process engineering, applied sciences or related field
Five years of experience in quality engineering/process improvement or related field; for internal employees may consider HM employee with four years of experience in quality engineering/process improvement or related field
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates ability to design and lead organizational transformation – a blend of change management, coaching, and lean methodology
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills (e.g., relationship management, appreciative inquiry, team building, and oral/written communication)
Demonstrates a strong ability to problem solve within a team environment, and generate commitment and enthusiasm towards shared strategic initiative goals
Demonstrates the ability to lead teams through informal (versus positional) authority, and coach and develop others to 'take the reins'
Demonstrates strong leadership skills, especially in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams effectively, both in terms of leading change and achieving results
Demonstrates fundamental Lean skills (e.g., root cause problem solving, value stream mapping, A3 development) in order to understand challenges and identify process waste
Demonstrates ability to function at a high level of self-direction
Demonstrates effective change management skills
Preferred
Master's degree in industrial engineering, process engineering, applied sciences or related field
Three years of experience in a healthcare environment preferred
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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2025-12-07
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