Systems Engineer Human Factors

This position follows a hybrid work model, with on‑site presence required based on project needs, collaboration requirements, and team priorities

Ready to engineer meaningful change across Michigan’s largest and most innovative health system? As a Systems Engineer – Human Factors at Corewell Health, you’ll help shape transformational, enterprise‑level initiatives that drive reliability, elevate patient and caregiver experiences, and bring human‑centered solutions to some of our most complex operational and clinical challenges. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll partner with leaders and cross‑functional teams across the system to analyze work processes, design smarter and more resilient systems, and co‑create forward‑thinking improvements that deliver measurable impact. If you thrive at the intersection of systems engineering, human‑centered design, and large‑scale organizational transformation, this is your opportunity to help architect meaningful change that reaches every corner of our organization.

Job Summary

The Systems Engineer – Human Factors supports the strategic vision of Corewell Health by co-designing and executing innovative and transformative approaches to the complex problems that challenge the organization. Focus will be on driving the needed projects, programs and assignments throughout the organization aimed at improving operational and clinical reliability and achieving measurable results. They will work closely with clinical and operational leadership and team members throughout the system to design and help execute critical initiatives in line with top strategic focus areas.

Essential Functions

• Lead System‑Level Improvement Projects
  Co‑lead and manage innovative improvement initiatives that deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes aligned with organizational strategy.

• Collaborate Across the Organization
  Work closely with cross‑functional partners—both within and beyond the immediate team—to build alignment, share insights, and advance work across formal and informal networks.

• Develop and Enhance Enterprise Processes
  Design, refine, and standardize system‑wide processes. Partner with leaders, architects, and engineers to ensure consistency with guiding principles and strategic goals.

• Analyze and Improve Systems and Workflows
  Assess the effectiveness of existing systems and processes using qualitative and quantitative methods. Implement solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and long‑term sustainability.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert
  Provide education, training, coaching, and mentorship in human factors, systems engineering, and process improvement to strengthen organizational capability.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Process, or Industrial Engineering; Human Kinetics/Kinesiology; Human Factors or Ergonomics Engineering; Product Design; Systems Engineering; Organizational Design; Organizational Psychology; Sociology; Economics or related field

• 10 years of deep experience with process improvement, project management, change management, and/or systems engineering/design methodologies and models

• 5 years of demonstrated competence and experience leading and coaching on improvement initiatives, training programs, and developing large scale programs/portfolios/roadmaps of work

• CRT-Lean Bronze Certification – within 1 year after hire

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Process, or Industrial Engineering; Human Kinetics/Kinesiology; Human Factors or Ergonomics Engineering; Product Design; Systems Engineering; Organizational Design; Organizational Psychology; Sociology; Economics or related field.

• 1 year of experience with human centered design frameworks for problem solving, human factors design tools and methods, and/or design thinking methodologies

• 1 year of experience with organizational design theory, agile teaming/agile transformation, matrixed organizing for agile work

• 1 year of Research methods and product design experience

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

QSE Human Factors - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 - 5

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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