Principal Management Engineer - Full time - Detroit

ABOUT THE TEAM: When you work with Henry Ford Health System (HFHS), youu2019re not just another employee, you are part of a community of experts dedicated to helping our patients and members and helping each other succeed. Working at Henry Ford is not just another job, itu2019s a way to do what you love and to be your best you As a member of Henry Fordu2019s Transformation Consulting team, your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with senior leaders and drive transformative projects to deliver key, sustainable results that achieve Henry Ford Health Systemu2019s True North, differentiate HFHS in the market, and build organizational capabilities. You are a results-oriented - excellent at critical thinking, problem scoping & problem solving, communicating for impact, innovation and creativity, and growing relationships while leveraging the right resources for successful outcomes. As a Management Engineer, you embrace a philosophy of continuous learning and process improvement, and you will mentor and coach your team members. GENERAL SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, the Principal Management Engineer performs project work of a complex nature across the health system. Project work may include technical analyses or may require facilitation of a large multi-disciplinary group of senior administrators and/or medical leaders from across the health system. The Principal Management Engineer applies a variety of improvement methodologies (including design thinking, agile, advanced analytics, human factors engineering, Lean) and group management techniques to support individuals and teams through improvement initiatives. The Principal Management Engineer may work individually with key stakeholders or as lead consultant of a project team. This individual may develop and teach continuous improvement training and education and works closely with other TC team members to meet education needs at all levels throughout the institution. Flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics of the successful candidate. Individual is expected to continuously learn and apply new continuous improvement methodologies, and to spread successful innovation through the institution. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Scoping Problems: u2022 Develops a project scope document and project plan including the gathering of information, estimates of resources required, estimated timeline for completion, background, project objectives, description of proposed approach, deliverables, and a client communication plan. u2022 Identifies core processes for end-to-end focus and applies the use of the HFHS Model for Improvement, incorporating the use of PI tools (Lean, six sigma, TOC, etc.) when appropriate. u2022 Clearly articulates value propositions and business cases to senior stakeholders across departments, enterprise, or external parties. Solving Problems: u2022 Leads improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and other problem-solving methods u2022 Leads the problem-solving process and consistently employs and customizes a combination of problem-solving approaches (analytical, research, creative, facilitative), frameworks, and methodologies to target problems. Getting Results: u2022 Leads multiple complex projects and programs through entire life cycle, including complex cross-department projects; manages customer expectations and socializes ideas to gain buy-in (socialization) u2022 Drives implementation of critical business metrics & ongoing end-to-end process reviews including: o Identify key processes and their indicators; o Establish baseline metrics; o Report through financial and business review process; and, o Develop and maximize improvement plans. u2022 Provides expertise using basic change management tools and methods to ensure successful and sustainable implementation of improvements. u2022 Will coach & mentor team members and process owners to utilize a defined PDCA process improvement methodology, incorporating PI methods that ensure the use and appropriate interpretation of data for decision-making. u2022 Effectively adapts to meet the changing needs of client, or project requirements Communicating for Impact: u2022 Proven storyteller with the ability to tailor communication and presentation to appropriate audience (stakeholders, customers, team members) with consistent format and flow for small to large system projects u2022 Effective in multi-mode communications that are timely, accurate, culturally sensitive and appropriately tailored to the audience and situation. u2022 Conducts written and oral project updates for senior management and other leaders. u2022 Provides expertise using basic change management tools and methods to ensure successful and sustainable implementation of improvements. u2022 Guides/coaches team and coaches-up department leaders on different leadership communication approaches - provides insight and feedback on presentation style, communication skills, and tailoring message by anticipating needs of others for specific situations Building Talent: u2022 Actively seeks opportunities for self-improvement through self-awareness and feedback. u2022 Developing skills that help provide assistance and serve as a resource to departments and business units in identifying, planning and implementing improvement initiatives, aligned to System goals. u2022 Participates and encourages team members to participate in team building activities to enable innovation, communication, collaboration, and productivity. u2022 Participates in/delivers training programs to expand knowledge and skills; shares expertise in informal training sessions u2022 Participates, when asked by leadership, in defining department talent strategy and succession planning for key competencies Growing Relationships: u2022 Develops stakeholder maps for multiple complex projects; identifies decision makers, influencers, and participants; ensures focus on both new and legacy stakeholders relationship building u2022 Able to establish trusted partnerships through credibility, reliability, connection, and presence that promote current and future collaboration, issue resolution, and innovation u2022 Collaborates effectively with multiple levels in the organization and with external parties (e.g. vendors) as needed u2022 Provide expertise and tools to managers, leaders, etc. to develop and sustain process improvements Walking the Talk: u2022 Incorporates HFHS Mission and citizenship behaviors into daily activities. u2022 Displays a positive can-do attitude EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree required. u2022 A degree in industrial or related engineering, nursing, business administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), healthcare administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), organizational development, human factors, a science degree in a related field is preferred. u2022 Minimum of four (4) years of experience required. Equivalent industry training and experience preferred. u2022 Ability to manage, simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines. u2022 Ability to be flexible and adaptable while still meeting goals and due dates. u2022 Experience applying problem solving approaches. u2022 Growing base of analytical/technical, facilitative, and process improvement tools/knowledge. u2022 Strong knowledge of effective data gathering techniques. u2022 Ability to thrive in a matrixed working environment. u2022 Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHSu2019 Customer Service Policy u2022 Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Information + Organization: Corporate Services + Department: Ascension Leadership + Shift: Day Job + Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services u2013 from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Fordu2019s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nationu2019s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at /careers . Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. Thatu2019s why we offer support in the various components of our teamu2019s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Created: 2026-01-07