Lead Quality Improvement Engineer

Required Qualifications

Education Requirement:

• A master’s degree in business, engineering or applicable field with 1-2 years’ experience utilizing process improvement principles and tools.

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• A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or applicable field with 2 or more years’ experience utilizing process improvement principles and tools.

Experience Requirement:

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with department and organization leadership to develop and lead teams to address institutional-level quality and performance improvement priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills at the verbal, written and presentation levels.
• Proficiency in computer software applications.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
• Possess ability to analyze complex data and report metrics.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to build effective relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Desirable Qualifications

• Lean/Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Experience supporting a Lean cultural transformation.
• Advanced analytical skills necessary for the evaluation of complex data sets.
• Ability to develop/teach concepts/tools of process improvement.
• RN licensure with 3 years’ clinical experience. 

Application Process:

• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a current resume and a cover letter (and mark both as “relevant file”) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on October 16, or on date of closing.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• This position is not eligible for University of Iowa sponsorship for employment authorization.
• For questions, contact Heidi Bodensteiner at heidi-bodensteiner@uiowa.edu.